APRILIA DORSODURO

750cc Petrol Class 2

#1883 of 5426 overall #18 of 128 APRILIAs #1137 of 2787 other bikes

87.1%

first-time pass rate

6.1%

failed outright

8,245

median miles at test

5,656

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The DORSODURO's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2011 (88.7% → 88.5%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the DORSODURO's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage DORSODURO passes first time 89.2% of the time; by 30k that's 78.7%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a DORSODURO

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	129	21.4	1.0×
brakes	109	18.1	0.4×
lighting and signalling	64	10.6	0.2×
structure and attachments	64	10.6	1.2×
tyres and wheels	58	9.6	0.5×
suspension	42	7	0.9×
reg plates and vin	41	6.8	0.9×
tyres	37	6.1	0.9×
steering and suspension	31	5.1	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	27	4.5	2.1×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the DORSODURO beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DORSODURO.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2014 (91.4% pass). Weakest: 2008 (84.9%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

APRILIA DORSODURO FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the APRILIA DORSODURO reliable?

The APRILIA DORSODURO is more reliable than average for its class: 87.1% of its 5,656 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1883 of 5426 models.

What does a DORSODURO fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 21% of all defects recorded against failed DORSODURO tests.

What is the best year of DORSODURO to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2014-registered examples do best (91.4%) and 2008 worst (84.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a DORSODURO last?

The median DORSODURO shows 8,245 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 78.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.