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AE05 LFF

2005 Aprilia SL1000

Bronze Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,408 mi
Last recorded42,408 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aprilia SL100016,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LFF
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,408 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 41,534 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 39,863 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,358 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 34,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,210 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 21,210 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 9,943 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 9,926 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AE05 LFF is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000 in Bronze with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 16,271 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 AE05 LFF, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 LFF registered?

AE05 LFF is a 2005 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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