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NJ08 BCU

2008 Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,784 mi
Last recorded18,784 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver11,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 BCU
MakeAprilia
ModelSl 750 Shiver
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 18,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 18,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 18,111 miles

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

rear brake fluid close to minimum

Fail 28 May 2022 18,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

rear brake fluid close to minimum

Pass 28 Sep 2020 15,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 15,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,048 miles

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,569 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 9,711 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 9,711 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 8,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,798 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver?

Based on 4,706 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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NJ08 BCU is a 2008 Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 11,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ08 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ08 BCU registered?

NJ08 BCU is a 2008 Aprilia Sl 750 Shiver, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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