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Y234 VFF

2001 Aprilia SL1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,852 mi
Last recorded37,852 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia SL100020,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 VFF
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 37,852 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 37,852 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 36,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 34,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 20,901 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2020 20,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 30,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,170 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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Y234 VFF is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y234 VFF, 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 Y234 VFF registered?

Y234 VFF is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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