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Y534 AEX

2001 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,116 mi
Last recorded66,116 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia SL100020,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 AEX
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front fork leg corroded.

Offside Front fork leg corroded.

chain guard broken.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,008 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock bump stop, Broken up.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,954 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 May 2015 39,108 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 39,108 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,252 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 34,922 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 30,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 28,699 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 23,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,563 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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Y534 AEX is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y534 AEX, 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 Y534 AEX registered?

Y534 AEX is a 2001 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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