APRILIA SL750

750cc Petrol Class 2

#3199 of 5426 overall #52 of 128 APRILIAs #2032 of 2787 other bikes

81.9%

first-time pass rate

9.2%

failed outright

11,036

median miles at test

519

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2023

The SL750's first-time pass rate has risen 1.4 points since 2013, 76.7% to 78.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the SL750's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage SL750 passes first time 85.8% of the time; by 30k that's 78.8%.

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 SL750

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	33	34	1.0×
lamps and reflectors	15	15.5	1.5×
tyres and wheels	9	9.3	0.8×
lighting and signalling	9	9.3	0.4×
structure and attachments	8	8.2	2.0×
reg plates and vin	6	6.2	1.3×
steering and suspension	6	6.2	0.3×
tyres	5	5.2	1.1×
suspension	3	3.1	0.8×
steering	3	3.1	1.4×

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 SL750 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

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

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 SL750.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (85.5% pass). Weakest: 2010 (77.4%).

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 SL750 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the APRILIA SL750 reliable?

The APRILIA SL750 is less reliable than average for its class: 81.9% of its 519 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3199 of 5426 models.

What does a SL750 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 34% of all defects recorded against failed SL750 tests.

What is the best year of SL750 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (85.5%) and 2010 worst (77.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SL750 last?

The median SL750 shows 11,036 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 78.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.