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SY53 AEZ

2003 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,980 mi
Last recorded27,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SL100017,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 AEZ
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 27,983 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 27,983 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (20kg) on rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding floor test (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2021 27,983 miles

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,142 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 17,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 15,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,974 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 13,974 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 12,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2010 19,703 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,775 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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SY53 AEZ is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,234 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 SY53 AEZ, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY53 AEZ registered?

SY53 AEZ is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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