Model report · 2005–2025
APRILIA RSV 1000 SP
1000cc
Petrol
Class 2
80.3%
first-time pass rate
13.2%
failed outright
15,524
median miles at test
76
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a RSV 1000 SP
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 69.2 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 7.7 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the RSV 1000 SP beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
YAMAHA
YZF-R1
84.1% pass · 232k tests
HONDA
CBR900RR
83.2% pass · 166k tests
TRIUMPH
DAYTONA
83.6% pass · 113k tests
HONDA
CBR1100XX
87.1% pass · 105k 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 RSV 1000 SP.