Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Aprilia RS?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2015 Aprilia RS?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2015 Aprilia RS?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2015 Aprilia RS vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

36% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2015 Aprilia RS reliable?

Based on MOT data from 257 vehicles, the 2015 Aprilia RS has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2015 Aprilia RS?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2015 Aprilia RS are: Exhaust noisy (58.8% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (31.3% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (20.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2015 Aprilia RS?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aprilia RS (2015)

257 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.1% first-time pass rate

2015 Aprilia RS

CarHunch analysed 257 real MOT records for the 2015 Aprilia RS. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Aprilia RS matches the UK average first-time MOT pass rate at 80.1%, which is respectable, but the dangerous defect rate of 35.8% is a significant concern—more than one in three of these bikes have shown serious safety issues at some point. This is a sportsbike, so mechanical wear and aggressive use patterns likely contribute to this elevated risk.

With a median mileage of just 7,738 miles for a nine-year-old machine, these are generally lightly used machines, yet they still average 4.9 advisories per test, suggesting component ageing rather than high-mileage wear. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension bushings, and fuel system condition—the advisory pattern points to these as chronic weak points on the model.

We have limited data for the 2015 Aprilia RS — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

80.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

35.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.19

Over 5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

These stats describe 257 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 257 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 58.8%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 31.3%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 20.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 20.7%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively

Brake wear 18%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 11.3%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Aprilia RS

Based on MOT data from 257 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 35.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,503 Aprilia RS vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 43%

647

Multi-colour 28.8%

433

Yellow 9.7%

146

Red 4.5%

White 4.5%

Silver 4.3%

Blue 3%

Grey 0.9%

Purple 0.6%

Green 0.3%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Aprilia RS vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,738

typical

4,828

low mileage

11,272

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Aprilia RS vehicles fall between 4,828 and 11,272 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,828 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,828–11,272 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Aprilia RSs sit.

⚠ Over 15,217 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Aprilia RS — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 55% of 2015 Aprilia RSs are still active.

82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.19

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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