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W457 RCU

2000 Aprilia SL1000

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,508 mi
Last recorded50,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Aprilia SL100020,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 RCU
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,508 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 31,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,828 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 30,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,389 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 30,340 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W457 RCU is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,848 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 W457 RCU, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of W457 RCU?

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What year was W457 RCU registered?

W457 RCU is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W457 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W457 RCU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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