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W996 EEC

2000 Aprilia SL1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,085 mi
Last recorded51,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Aprilia SL100020,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 EEC
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,085 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 48,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,617 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 28,617 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 28,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 28,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 27,961 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 27,949 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 27,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 26,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,600 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 24,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 23,596 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 23,564 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005

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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W996 EEC is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W996 EEC, 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 W996 EEC registered?

W996 EEC is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W996 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 EEC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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