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Model report · 2005–2025

Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025

APRILIA SL 750 SHIVER GT

750cc Petrol Class 2
#2148 of 5428 overall #27 of 128 APRILIAs #1325 of 2788 other bikes
86.2%
first-time pass rate
6.3%
failed outright
12,100
median miles at test
615
MOT tests, 2005–2025
0.0pp
vs expected · age & mileage

The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.

“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The SL 750 SHIVER GT's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.3 points since 2013, 94.6% to 74.3%.

68%84%100%2013: 94.6% pass (37 tests)2014: 94.2% pass (52 tests)2015: 91.8% pass (61 tests)2016: 82.3% pass (62 tests)2017: 96.6% pass (58 tests)2018: 85.0% pass (40 tests)2019: 83.3% pass (42 tests)2020: 73.8% pass (42 tests)2021: 79.1% pass (43 tests)2022: 81.0% pass (42 tests)2023: 85.0% pass (40 tests)2024: 88.2% pass (34 tests)2025: 74.3% pass (35 tests)20132025

Pass rate by mileage

how the SL 750 SHIVER GT's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage SL 750 SHIVER GT passes first time 92.1% of the time; by 30k that's 77.1%.

74%85%95%0k: 92.1% pass (254 tests)10k: 83.2% pass (226 tests)20k: 80.8% pass (99 tests)30k: 77.1% pass (35 tests)0k20k30k

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a SL 750 SHIVER GT

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
brakes
26 33.3 0.7×
lamps and reflectors
18 23.1 1.3×
tyres
9 11.5 1.9×
structure and attachments
6 7.7 0.9×
steering
4 5.1 1.2×
suspension
4 5.1 0.9×
audible warning (Horn)
4 5.1 3.6×
tyres and wheels
3 3.8 0.2×
lighting and signalling
3 3.8 n/a
steering and suspension
1 1.3 0.1×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the SL 750 SHIVER GT beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests Compare head-to-head →
SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests Compare head-to-head →
YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests Compare head-to-head →
TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests Compare head-to-head →

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the SL 750 SHIVER GT.

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More APRILIA models

other APRILIA bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
APRILIA RSV 85.0% pass · 61.3k tests
APRILIA TUONO 88.4% pass · 34.7k tests
APRILIA RS125 60.0% pass · 32.2k tests
APRILIA SR50 65.8% pass · 23.9k tests
APRILIA RS 50 52.4% pass · 13.7k tests
APRILIA HABANA 71.3% pass · 11.8k tests

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Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Highest pass rate: 2009 (86.5%). Lowest: 2011 (82.8%). Every SL 750 Shiver GT year compared →

82%85%87%2009: 86.5% pass (275 tests)2010: 86.4% pass (169 tests)2011: 82.8% pass (64 tests)2012: 86.1% pass (101 tests)200920112012

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

APRILIA SL 750 SHIVER GT FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the APRILIA SL 750 SHIVER GT reliable?

The APRILIA SL 750 SHIVER GT is about average for its class: 86.2% of its 615 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2148 of 5428 models.

What does a SL 750 SHIVER GT fail its MOT on most?

brakes: 33% of all defects recorded against failed SL 750 SHIVER GT tests.

What is the best year of SL 750 SHIVER GT to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (86.5%) and 2011 worst (82.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SL 750 SHIVER GT last?

The median SL 750 SHIVER GT shows 12,100 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 77.1% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.

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