Aprilia Dorsoduro
MotorcycleFrom 759 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a footrest missing or insecure and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 10 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 9 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 7 |
| an exhaust silencer marked ‘not for road use’, ‘track use only’ or similar words | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 5.3% of Dorsoduro failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £50.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 93.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, headlamp emitted colour or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 85.5% | a footrest missing or insecure, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2009 | 84.4% | a footrest missing or insecure, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dorsoduros tested had between 3,786 and 16,246 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,072 median miles, the Dorsoduro has 0.112 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Aprilia models
| Aprilia Tuono | 90% |
| Aprilia Rsv | 89.6% |
| Aprilia Rs125 | 74.5% |
Common questions
What is the Aprilia Dorsoduro MOT pass rate?
The Aprilia Dorsoduro has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 759 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aprilia Dorsoduro?
The most common MOT failure on the Aprilia Dorsoduro is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a footrest missing or insecure.
What is the typical mileage of a Aprilia Dorsoduro at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aprilia Dorsoduro is 10,072 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,786 and 16,246 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.