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SJ03 FZA

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,228 mi
Last recorded12,228 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FZA
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 12,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 11,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 11,786 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 11,775 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 11,482 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 11,089 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 11,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,761 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 5,749 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 3,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 2,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 2,780 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Atlantic 500?

Based on 1,616 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
944
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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SJ03 FZA is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia Atlantic 500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ03 FZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Atlantic 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ03 FZA registered?

SJ03 FZA is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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