Aprilia Atlantic
Real ownership data from 492 UK Atlantic motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Atlantic problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 8.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Brakes | major | 5.6% |
| Suspension | major | 5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
| Other | fail | 2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Atlantic mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 11,878 mi | 836 | 77.14% |
| 2006 | 41 | 20,472 mi | 1,648 | 80.14% |
| 2005 | 80 | 15,831 mi | 1,153 | 80.37% |
| 2004 | 121 | 15,546 mi | 1,442 | 77.76% |
| 2003 | 191 | 13,696 mi | 1,142 | 81.47% |
| 2002 | 41 | 12,839 mi | 884 | 84.98% |
Atlantic questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia Atlantic?
Across 492 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (8.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia Atlantic?
The median Aprilia Atlantic in the UK has covered 14,800 miles, and typically rides about 1,196 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,323 and 22,703 miles.
Is the Aprilia Atlantic reliable?
80.25% of Aprilia Atlantic MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.94 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 492 Aprilia Atlantic motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.