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X494 MFL

2001 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,862 mi
Last recorded42,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia SL100020,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 MFL
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 42,862 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak top radiator ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre has repair

Fail 4 Jul 2025 42,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coolant leak top radiator ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre has repair

Pass 18 Jul 2024 19,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 28,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 27,932 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,110 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2016 21,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 19,474 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 May 2014 18,920 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 18,920 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2012 29,684 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,684 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 1,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,822 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,359 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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X494 MFL is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,548 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 X494 MFL, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X494 MFL registered?

X494 MFL is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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