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FJ53 LCE

2003 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,800 mi
Last recorded19,800 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SL100017,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LCE
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 19,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,507 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 18,507 miles

Offside Front Fuel tank insecure missing bolt (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 17,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 17,027 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,291 miles

Exhaust noisy Fitted with temporary baffles at time of test (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,333 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2015 13,281 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,063 miles

one of two rear position lamps not working

Pass 19 Sep 2009 4,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 820 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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FJ53 LCE 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 FJ53 LCE, 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 FJ53 LCE registered?

FJ53 LCE is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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