Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Aprilia Rsv?

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 2010 Aprilia Rsv?

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 2010 Aprilia Rsv?

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.

Is the 2010 Aprilia Rsv reliable?

Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles, the 2010 Aprilia Rsv has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Aprilia Rsv?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Aprilia Rsv are: Exhaust noisy (133.1% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35% 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 2010 Aprilia Rsv?

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 Rsv (2010)

197 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.9% first-time pass rate

2010 Aprilia Rsv

CarHunch analysed 197 real MOT records for the 2010 Aprilia Rsv. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Aprilia RSV passes its MOT at 87.9%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, signalling better-than-typical reliability for a nearly 15-year-old sportsbike. Dangerous defects show up in just over 1 in 10 examples (10.2%), which is reassuringly low and unlikely to be a major buyer concern.

These bikes are running at a modest 10,004 miles on average—well below what you'd expect for their age—suggesting many are weekend warriors rather than hard-worked commuters. With 4.7 advisories per bike flagging minor wear items and 1.18 failures per vehicle, expect typical age-related maintenance rather than structural gremlins; when you're shopping, prioritise a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection of the brakes and suspension, as sportsbikes take real punishment.

We have limited data for the 2010 Aprilia Rsv — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

87.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.18

Over 9.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–13k

For context

These stats describe 197 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 197 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 133.1%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 35.8%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear 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.

Lighting 17.9%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · …

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

Brake wear 11.5%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

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

Suspension & steering 8.6%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside 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.

Other issues 4.7%

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.2% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Aprilia Rsv 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.

8,965

typical

6,137

low mileage

12,790

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Aprilia Rsv vehicles fall between 6,137 and 12,790 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,137 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.

✓ 6,137–12,790 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Aprilia Rsvs sit.

⚠ Over 17,266 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Aprilia Rsv — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 51% of 2010 Aprilia Rsvs are still active.

78 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

9.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.18

Avg failures per vehicle

4.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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