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Model report · 2005–2025

APRILIA DORSODURO

750cc Petrol Class 2
#1884 of 5428 overall #18 of 128 APRILIAs #1138 of 2788 other bikes
87.1%
first-time pass rate
6.1%
failed outright
8,245
median miles at test
5,656
MOT tests, 2005–2025
-0.3pp
vs expected · age & mileage

The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.

“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.

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%).

82%88%94%2011: 88.7% pass (62 tests)2012: 90.0% pass (210 tests)2013: 89.1% pass (313 tests)2014: 84.1% pass (353 tests)2015: 84.5% pass (381 tests)2016: 85.4% pass (376 tests)2017: 84.2% pass (411 tests)2018: 91.7% pass (397 tests)2019: 86.3% pass (423 tests)2020: 84.8% pass (349 tests)2021: 85.4% pass (520 tests)2022: 89.1% pass (523 tests)2023: 88.3% pass (515 tests)2024: 88.6% pass (396 tests)2025: 88.5% pass (426 tests)20112025

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%.

77%84%91%0k: 89.2% pass (3,394 tests)10k: 85.2% pass (1,781 tests)20k: 83.4% pass (349 tests)30k: 78.7% pass (75 tests)0k20k30k

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 Share of defects 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 Compare head-to-head →
SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests Compare head-to-head →
YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests Compare head-to-head →
TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests Compare head-to-head →

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.

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More APRILIA models

other APRILIA bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
APRILIA RSV 85.0% pass · 61.3k tests
APRILIA TUONO 88.4% pass · 34.7k tests
APRILIA RS125 60.0% pass · 32.2k tests
APRILIA SR50 65.8% pass · 23.9k tests
APRILIA RS 50 52.4% pass · 13.7k tests
APRILIA HABANA 71.3% pass · 11.8k tests

See all APRILIA models →

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%).

84%88%93%2008: 84.9% pass (661 tests)2009: 86.4% pass (1,453 tests)2010: 85.5% pass (1,172 tests)2011: 88.7% pass (666 tests)2012: 88.6% pass (603 tests)2013: 90.8% pass (292 tests)2014: 91.4% pass (162 tests)2015: 86.6% pass (172 tests)2016: 89.4% pass (160 tests)2018: 88.5% pass (96 tests)2019: 88.5% pass (122 tests)2020: 88.4% pass (69 tests)200820142020

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 #1884 of 5428 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.

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