Aprilia Sr MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,169 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 25.9%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Aprilia Sr MOT Reliability Overview
The Aprilia Sr is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,169 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 14 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.1% and a failure rate of 25.9%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Aprilia Sr earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Aprilia Sr presents for MOT with approximately 11,992 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2017 models achieve the highest pass rate at 81.7%, while 2002 models have the lowest at 68.0%. This 13.7 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Aprilia Sr is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 15.5% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors at 12.6%. Motorcycle suspension rounds out the top three at 9.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Aprilia Sr. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 9 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Aprilia Sr shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 2% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 7 (32.1% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Brakes | 16.3% | 518 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 12.6% | 399 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Suspension | 9.3% | 295 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 8.4% | 266 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 7.0% | 223 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Tyres | 6.6% | 208 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Steering | 5.3% | 168 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 5.3% | 168 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 3.4% | 108 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 1.8% | 56 |
| 11 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 1.4% | 45 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 1.2% | 38 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 0.5% | 17 |
| 14 | Non-component Advisories | 0.5% | 16 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.4% | 14 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 11,992 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 13.63 | 16.3% | 518 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 10.50 | 12.6% | 399 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 7.76 | 9.3% | 295 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 7.00 | 8.4% | 266 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 5.87 | 7.0% | 223 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 5.47 | 6.6% | 208 |
| Motorcycle steering | 4.42 | 5.3% | 168 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 4.42 | 5.3% | 168 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 2.84 | 3.4% | 108 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 1.47 | 1.8% | 56 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.18 | 1.4% | 45 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 1.00 | 1.2% | 38 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.45 | 0.5% | 17 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.42 | 0.5% | 16 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.37 | 0.4% | 14 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Aprilia Sr has 11,992 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Aprilia Sr has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 21.60% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Aprilia Sr MOT Data
The Aprilia Sr is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,169 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 14 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.1% and a failure rate of 25.9%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Aprilia Sr owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and motorcycle lamps and reflectors for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Sr is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 15.5% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 15.5% of MOT failures on the Aprilia Sr. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 12.6% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 12.6% of MOT failures on the Aprilia Sr. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle suspension — 9.3% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 9.3% of MOT failures on the Aprilia Sr. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Aprilia Sr?
Based on 3,169 MOT tests in our database, the Aprilia Sr has an overall pass rate of 74.1% (25.9% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Aprilia Sr?
The top 3 reasons a Aprilia Sr fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (15.5%), 2. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (12.6%), 3. Motorcycle suspension (9.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Aprilia Sr reliable?
With a 25.9% MOT failure rate, the Sr is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Aprilia Sr?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (15.5%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (12.6%); Motorcycle suspension (9.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.