Aprilia SL1000 MOT pass rate and common failures
Aprilia SL1000 motorcycles pass the MOT 89.96% of the time, measured across 249 tests in the DVSA record. A further 3.61% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps - it accounts for 31.3% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check not working and missing, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (11.2% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 26,559 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ years | 89.92% | 248 |
Why the Aprilia SL1000 fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 31.3% | 5 | |
| 2 | Not working | 31.3% | 5 | |
| 3 | Missing | 18.8% | 3 | |
| 4 | Insecure | 12.5% | 2 | |
| 5 | Not working on dipped beam | 12.5% | 2 | |
| 6 | Obviously incorrectly positioned | 12.5% | 2 | |
| 7 | Remains on when the brakes are released | 12.5% | 2 | |
| 8 | Does not conform to the specified requirements | 6.3% | 1 | |
| 9 | Does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls | 6.3% | 1 | |
| 10 | Excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail | 6.3% | 1 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 11.2% | 28 | |
| 2 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 8.8% | 22 | |
| 3 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 6.4% | 16 | |
| 4 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 2.8% | 7 | |
| 5 | Component pin or bush excessively worn | 2.4% | 6 | |
| 6 | Has a serious fluid leak | 2.4% | 6 | |
| 7 | Excessively loose | 2% | 5 | |
| 8 | Has excessive play | 1.6% | 4 | |
| 9 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 1.2% | 3 | |
| 10 | Tread not clearly visible | 1.2% | 3 |
Aprilia SL1000 for sale
No Aprilia SL1000 in stock at the moment - 202 other Aprilia bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph TIGER · 969cc | 16,144 | 91.27% | 22,934 | |
| Triumph BONNEVILLE 642-904cc · 642-904cc | 12,456 | 90.8% | 12,824 | |
| BMW R SERIES · 1,152cc | 9,796 | 91.92% | 40,594 | |
| BMW R1200 · 1,170cc | 9,521 | 94.43% | 28,830 | |
| BMW S 1000 · 999cc | 8,445 | 91.96% | 15,282 | |
| BMW R1250 · 1,254cc | 6,764 | 96.17% | 17,373 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method