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W257 VAW

2000 Aprilia SL1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,521 mi
Last recorded27,521 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Aprilia SL100020,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 VAW
MakeAprilia
ModelSL1000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 27,521 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 27,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,370 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,274 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 25,274 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 24,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,431 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 15,730 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2008 15,730 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 13,990 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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W257 VAW is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia SL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,848 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 W257 VAW, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia SL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W257 VAW?

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What year was W257 VAW registered?

W257 VAW is a 2000 Aprilia SL1000, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W257 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 VAW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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