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AE04 EDF

2004 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,193 mi
Last recorded18,193 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Aprilia SL100016,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EDF
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 18,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 18,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 18,178 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 17,009 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 16,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,154 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,659 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Non standard exhaust fitted.

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,164 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 13,119 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 11,054 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 11,054 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 7,870 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2008 7,870 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia SL1000?

Based on 9,639 MOT tests across 804 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
948
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 114
Horn not working 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 45
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 41
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AE04 EDF is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 16,986 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 SL1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 EDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 EDF is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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