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DX04 VRP

2004 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,365 mi
Last recorded60,365 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Aprilia SL100016,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 VRP
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,853 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 35,194 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,539 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

horn sound harsh/grating

Fail 5 Apr 2023 34,539 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

horn sound harsh/grating

Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,336 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 34,318 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,293 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 34,277 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 31,209 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,393 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,709 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 17,665 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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DX04 VRP is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX04 VRP, 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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What year was DX04 VRP registered?

DX04 VRP is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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