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VX53 AOB

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,947 mi
Last recorded22,947 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AOB
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine460cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 22,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 22,947 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 22,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 22,947 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 22,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 22,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2013 10,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 9,818 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 7,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2009 5,965 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 3,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 2,089 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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VX53 AOB is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX53 AOB, 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 VX53 AOB registered?

VX53 AOB is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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