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W493 MUD

2000 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,431 mi
Last recorded22,431 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Aprilia SL100020,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 MUD
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 22,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 22,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,668 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,967 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,645 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,426 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 May 2012 20,282 miles

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

Nearside front mudguard attachment deteriorated.

Fail 28 May 2012 20,282 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside front mudguard attachment deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,844 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,143 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 19,143 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 15,717 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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W493 MUD is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W493 MUD, 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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What year was W493 MUD registered?

W493 MUD is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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