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OU05 GBF

2005 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,335 mi
Last recorded47,335 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aprilia SL100016,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 GBF
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 75,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,771 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 46,222 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,430 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,614 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,765 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,065 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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OU05 GBF is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU05 GBF, 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 OU05 GBF registered?

OU05 GBF is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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