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LF53 ZVL

2005 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,837 mi
Last recorded42,837 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aprilia SL100016,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZVL
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 68,921 miles

Coolant leak On pipe half way up reservoir ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2024 68,921 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak On pipe half way up reservoir ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2023 42,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 41,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 41,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 39,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tail light not working

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

Side stand mounting loose

Fail 24 May 2016 37,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tail light not working

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Side stand mounting loose

Pass 11 May 2015 34,545 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,748 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,161 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

note twin rear light bulbs fitted . o/sstop and tail are not working

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,802 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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LF53 ZVL is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF53 ZVL, 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.

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What year was LF53 ZVL registered?

LF53 ZVL is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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