2008 Aprilia SL 750 Shiver 0.8L Petrol · AE57 MDZ

The 2008 Aprilia SL 750 Shiver presents a stable mechanical profile, passing its most recent MOT on 17 October 2022 at 23,021 miles with only minor defects. The tester flagged an exhaust noise issue and noted the steering headbearing felt slightly stiff or notchy. Neither defect points to a critical structural or mechanical failure, indicating the motorcycle remains fundamentally roadworthy. However, the absence of any recorded mileage increase since that 2022 test raises questions about how the machine has been stored or used over the last four years. The recorded mileage of 23,021 miles over eighteen years equates to roughly 1,279 miles annually, confirming exceptionally light use. Between 2018 and 2022, the mileage climbed gradually from 18,122 to 23,021, showing consistent but minimal riding. Since the October 2022 test, the mileage has remained static at 23,021, meaning the motorcycle has covered zero miles in nearly four years. Prolonged standing often explains the stiff steering headbearing noted in 2022, as stationary machines suffer from flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded grease in the steering neck. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely, as the 2021 test at 20,363 miles recorded a light oil mist on the offside shock absorber, suggesting the damper seal may be starting to weep. The rear tyre was also worn close to the legal limit in 2021, and given the four years of subsequent inactivity, both tyres almost certainly suffer from sidewall cracking and age-related deterioration regardless of remaining tread. The front wheel bearings caused a failure in April 2018 at 18,122 miles, and while the motorcycle passed five days later, the extended stationary period demands a fresh check for play or roughness in the hubs. Finally, verify the source of the exhaust noise and test the front brake calipers for binding, as motorcycles left standing frequently suffer from corroded pistons and degraded brake fluid.