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FP04 BUF

2004 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,294 mi
Last recorded28,294 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Aprilia SL100016,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 BUF
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 28,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 27,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 26,072 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 26,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 25,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 25,830 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 25,328 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 38,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,075 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 19,069 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.E1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 16,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,962 miles

headlamp image taped

Pass 19 May 2007 6,619 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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FP04 BUF is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP04 BUF, 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 FP04 BUF registered?

FP04 BUF is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is FP04 BUF safe to buy?

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