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EU53 JKY

2003 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,315 mi
Last recorded26,315 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SL100017,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JKY
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 26,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 25,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,820 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 37,820 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 23,122 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,869 miles

no plate lamp light in/op

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 14,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,754 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 3,983 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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EU53 JKY is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU53 JKY, 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 EU53 JKY registered?

EU53 JKY is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is EU53 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 JKY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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