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Aprilia common problems and MOT failures

From 19,917 MOT tests in 2024, 15.1% of Aprilia vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.

Top Aprilia MOT failure reasons

#ProblemOccurrences
1shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely254
2reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear162
3stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning151
4headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led151
5direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning143
6the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements139
7tyre tread depth outside legal limits125
8brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm121
9transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn119
10footrest missing or insecure118

What this means if you're buying a Aprilia

The single most common MOT failure for Aprilia is shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, accounting for 17% of all failure items.

These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Aprilia vehicles. If you're viewing a used Aprilia, it's worth checking these areas specifically.

Aprilia models by MOT pass rate

Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.

ModelTestsPass rate
Sx37267.7%
Rx 12524468%
Sr5054374.2%
Rs1251,35674.5%
Rs 5026475.4%
Rs59976%
Sr56177.4%
Sl100031682%
Unclassified77983.3%
Sl 750 Shiver33884.9%
Pegaso 65042285.8%
Caponord37788.3%
Dorsoduro75988.7%
Rsv3,60389.6%
Tuono4,50290%

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