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SY05 AET

2005 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

3,026 mi
Last recorded3,026 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 AET
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 3,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 2,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Aug 2023

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2021

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 1,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 101 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 10,132 miles

Rear tyre pressure low

Fail 6 Aug 2018 10,132 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected tight on right lock (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre pressure low

front brake squeel

Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 4,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 3,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 2,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 2,926 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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SY05 AET is a 2005 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 10,132 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 SY05 AET, 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 21 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 SY05 AET registered?

SY05 AET is a 2005 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SY05 AET safe to buy?

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