Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Aprilia Rsv reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2016 Aprilia Rsv has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Aprilia Rsv?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Aprilia Rsv are: Exhaust noisy (105.4% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (27.8% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (19.9% 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 2016 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 (2016)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Aprilia Rsv

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2016 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 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.

We have limited data for the 2016 Aprilia Rsv — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 103 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 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 105.4%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy

Other issues 27.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Tyre wear 19.9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

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

Lighting 12.4%

Rear reflector missing · Drive chain slightly loose

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

Brake wear 7.1%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear 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 5.4%

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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.8% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

5,973

typical

4,057

low mileage

10,029

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Aprilia Rsv vehicles fall between 4,057 and 10,029 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,057 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.

✓ 4,057–10,029 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Aprilia Rsvs sit.

⚠ Over 13,539 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Aprilia Rsv — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Aprilia Rsvs are 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.
* 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

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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