2013 Aprilia SL 750 Shiver 0.8L Petrol · PY13 DDN

The April 2025 MOT at 37,657 miles returned a clean pass with zero defects, and this fault-free result is not an isolated event. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable and improving, as the tester recorded no advisories or failures across five consecutive annual tests spanning from July 2022 through April 2026. For a 2013 Aprilia SL 750 Shiver, this level of consistent mechanical compliance is exceptional and suggests a fastidious owner who addressed wear items proactively rather than reactively. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use followed by a brief period of dormancy. Between July 2022 at 34,807 miles and July 2024 at 35,031 miles, the odometer advanced just 224 miles over two full years, indicating the bike likely stood unused for extended periods. Activity picked up slightly in the final phase, with 2,568 miles added between July 2024 and April 2026. At roughly 2,897 miles per year on average, this is well below typical usage for a machine of its age. Low mileage can preserve consumables on paper, but prolonged standing carries its own risks that a clean MOT alone cannot fully rule out. Despite the unblemished record, a buyer should still inspect specific components that suffer from inactivity rather than mileage. Check the brake calipers for seized pistons and the discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as binding brakes are a common MOT failure on bikes that sit. Examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and perishing, since rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. Inspect the final drive, chain, and sprockets for corrosion or stiff links that develop during storage. The fuel system deserves attention too; stale fuel or varnish in the injectors can cause running issues that a stationary emissions test might not fully expose. Suspension seals and fork stanchions should be examined for scoring or oil weeping, as seals harden during long periods of compression in one position. Given the clean MOT history, catastrophic structural failure or major mechanical defect appears unlikely, but the gap in usage between 2022 and 2024 means a thorough in-person inspection focused on deterioration from standing remains a sensible precaution before purchase.