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OY53 YDB

2004 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,080 mi
Last recorded31,080 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Aprilia SL100016,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YDB
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 31,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 31,080 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 31,080 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 31,080 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 31,080 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,080 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,080 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 31,080 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,080 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 31,080 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 15,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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OY53 YDB is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY53 YDB, 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 OY53 YDB registered?

OY53 YDB is a 2004 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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