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YB03 GYU

2003 Aprilia SL1000

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SL100017,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GYU
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 56,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 48,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 27,352 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 43,293 miles

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 24,927 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 18,744 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 17,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,831 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 12,741 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 11,267 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,512 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 8,512 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,510 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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YB03 GYU is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,234 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 YB03 GYU, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB03 GYU registered?

YB03 GYU is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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