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DX05 NHK

2005 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,866 mi
Last recorded54,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Aprilia SL100016,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 NHK
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 54,866 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 54,866 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 85,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 85,446 miles

Offside Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 79,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 79,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 74,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,836 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 67,836 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,535 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear tyre 10 year's old

Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,393 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front clutch fluid contaminated

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear tyre 10 year's old

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,993 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,901 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front front wheel in the wrong way round

Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,992 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 29,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,577 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,100 miles

The front brake is binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2009 10,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,269 miles

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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DX05 NHK is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 16,271 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 DX05 NHK, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 NHK registered?

DX05 NHK is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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