Aprilia Rsv (2016)
2016 Aprilia Rsv
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2016 Aprilia Rsv. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Aprilia RSV is a genuinely reliable bike—its 94.4% first-time pass rate sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 5.8% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a motorcycle that buyers can trust to pass its MOT on the first attempt with good consistency.
These bikes are running at relatively low mileage for their age (median 5,973 miles, average 7,312), suggesting they're either well-maintained weekend riders or haven't covered much distance at all. The average of just 0.35 failures per vehicle and 2.5 advisories per vehicle confirms there's nothing lurking beneath the surface—when you're checking one out, focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake fluid condition and chain wear rather than expecting structural headaches.
What to check before buying a 2016 Aprilia Rsv
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Aprilia Rsv vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Aprilia Rsv vehicles fall between 4,057 and 10,029 miles.
2016 Aprilia Rsv — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 68 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Aprilia Rsv
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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105.4%
Exhaust noisy
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27.8%
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19.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.4%
Rear reflector missing
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10.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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7.5%
Rear Exhaust noisy
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7.1%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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