Aprilia SL1000
Real ownership data from 883 UK SL1000 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SL1000 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | major | 14.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 12.5% |
| Other | major | 11% |
| Electrical | fail | 10.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 9.2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 7.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
SL1000 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 25 | 16,680 mi | 794 | 88.26% |
| 2005 | 142 | 22,422 mi | 1,202 | 84.09% |
| 2004 | 172 | 21,398 mi | 1,120 | 84.62% |
| 2003 | 78 | 22,516 mi | 1,106 | 87.44% |
| 2002 | 92 | 23,690 mi | 988 | 84.79% |
| 2001 | 234 | 25,886 mi | 1,097 | 84.24% |
| 2000 | 131 | 24,639 mi | 965 | 85.39% |
| 1999 | 5 | 24,882 mi | 1,395 | 89.58% |
SL1000 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia SL1000?
Across 883 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (14.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.5% of all recorded faults), other (11% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SL1000?
The median Aprilia SL1000 in the UK has covered 23,096 miles, and typically rides about 1,090 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,613 and 32,559 miles.
Is the Aprilia SL1000 reliable?
84.92% of Aprilia SL1000 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.08 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 883 Aprilia SL1000 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.