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Y508 DRA

2001 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,617 mi
Last recorded33,617 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia SL100020,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 DRA
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,617 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 33,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 32,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 32,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 31,970 miles

Central Front oil leak at engine

Pass 31 May 2021 31,444 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,373 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 May 2017 30,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear tyre was flat when presented for an mot

Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,005 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 28,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,499 miles

Exhausts loose

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 27,499 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhausts loose

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 27,494 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhausts loose

Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,489 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 25,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 19,339 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,669 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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Y508 DRA is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y508 DRA, 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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Y508 DRA is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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