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EK03 LTE

2003 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,091 mi
Last recorded29,091 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SL100017,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 LTE
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 29,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 28,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 28,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,410 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,833 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 15,833 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,222 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 11,490 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 11,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,427 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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EK03 LTE is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,234 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 EK03 LTE, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK03 LTE registered?

EK03 LTE is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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