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VK18 XJW

2018 Aprilia Shiver

Black Petrol 896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,416 mi
Last recorded5,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Aprilia Shiver5,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 XJW
MakeAprilia
ModelShiver
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 5,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 5,285 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 5,269 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 4,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 4,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 3,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 3,241 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 3,241 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Aprilia Shiver?

Based on 1,938 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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VK18 XJW is a 2018 Aprilia Shiver in Black with a 896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Aprilia Shiver models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 5,839 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 Shiver fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK18 XJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Shiver typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Aprilia Shiver is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK18 XJW registered?

VK18 XJW is a 2018 Aprilia Shiver, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is VK18 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 XJW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK18 XJW have outstanding finance?

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