The MOT Files

Motorcycle reliability file

Aprilia RSV MOT pass rate & common failures

From 2,768 recorded MOT tests of the Aprilia RSV, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Aprilia RSV passes 89.7% of MOT tests once adjusted for age and mileage, ranking 13 of 36 motorcycle models, against 86.5% for all motorcycles. The most recorded failure is "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear", in 14.0% of failed tests.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

89.7%adjusted · 89.2% raw · rank 13 of 362,768 tests

3.2 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Aprilia RSV tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear14.0%

    25 occurrences

  2. 2.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement13.4%

    24 occurrences

  3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.7%

    21 occurrences

  4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.6%

    19 occurrences

  5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.4%

    15 occurrences

  6. 6.Audible warning not working7.8%

    14 occurrences

  7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.7%

    12 occurrences

  8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.1%

    11 occurrences

  9. 9.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.0%

    9 occurrences

  10. 10.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel5.0%

    9 occurrences

  11. 11.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel4.5%

    8 occurrences

  12. 12.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.9%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Aprilia RSV tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted13.4%

    370 tests

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.3%

    173 tests

  3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.9%

    80 tests

  4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.9%

    79 tests

  5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.1%

    59 tests

  6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.8%

    50 tests

  7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.4%

    39 tests

  8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%

    36 tests

How wear changes the picture

RSV pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202292%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201992%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201691%
12–14 yrsreg. 2011–201393%
15+ yrsreg. 2010 and earlier88%

What gets tested

The RSV fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
16,624
Test classes
class 2: 2,765 · class 1: 3
Names grouped into this model (4)
  • RSV 4
  • RSV 4 1100
  • RSV 4 1100 FACTORY
  • RSV 4 FACTORY

Compare within the range

Other Aprilia motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Aprilia RSV?
89.7% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 13 of 36 motorcycle models, from 2,768 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.
What does a Aprilia RSV fail its MOT on?
"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 14.0% of failed Aprilia RSV tests, followed by "Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" (13.4%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Aprilia RSV usually have at its MOT?
16,624 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.

Analysis built from DVSA data of