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OU54 NZJ

2004 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,274 mi
Last recorded18,274 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Aprilia SL100016,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 NZJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 18,274 miles

Headlight mask fitted

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 17,741 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 17,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect mask fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 17,254 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 17,254 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,329 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 16,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 15,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 14,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,520 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 14,520 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 9,342 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 13,724 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,724 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,996 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 7,996 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,789 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,225 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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OU54 NZJ is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU54 NZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 NZJ registered?

OU54 NZJ is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is OU54 NZJ safe to buy?

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