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YJ53 KPY

2003 Aprilia SL1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,066 mi
Last recorded20,066 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SL100017,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 KPY
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 18,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 26,453 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch leaver mount cracked but not effecting operation

Fail 4 Oct 2023 26,453 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

clutch leaver mount cracked but not effecting operation

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,274 miles

Strobe number plate light fitted.

Pass 26 May 2012 14,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,592 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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YJ53 KPY is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 KPY, 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 YJ53 KPY registered?

YJ53 KPY is a 2003 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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