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Model report · 2005–2025

APRILIA RSV MILLE

1000cc Petrol Class 2
#3108 of 5428 overall #51 of 128 APRILIAs #152 of 226 sport bikes
82.4%
first-time pass rate
8.4%
failed outright
14,504
median miles at test
1,396
MOT tests, 2005–2025
-2.7pp
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 · 2006–2017

The RSV MILLE's first-time pass rate has risen 5.0 points since 2006, 82.2% to 87.2%.

74%82%90%2006: 82.2% pass (129 tests)2007: 84.7% pass (131 tests)2008: 84.0% pass (125 tests)2009: 78.8% pass (132 tests)2010: 82.4% pass (119 tests)2011: 81.9% pass (127 tests)2012: 85.7% pass (112 tests)2013: 83.6% pass (116 tests)2014: 83.3% pass (108 tests)2015: 76.9% pass (104 tests)2016: 80.0% pass (95 tests)2017: 87.2% pass (86 tests)20062017

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage RSV MILLE passes first time 88.9% of the time; by 40k that's 87.5%.

73%82%92%0k: 88.9% pass (387 tests)10k: 82.4% pass (567 tests)20k: 75.5% pass (282 tests)30k: 79.4% pass (97 tests)40k: 87.5% pass (32 tests)0k20k40k

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 RSV MILLE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
lighting and signalling
72 30.6 0.9×
brakes
53 22.6 0.7×
tyres and wheels
26 11.1 0.9×
steering and suspension
24 10.2 0.5×
reg plates and vin
21 8.9 1.9×
fuel and exhaust
17 7.2 1.5×
drive system
16 6.8 1.2×
body and structure
5 2.1 0.7×
tyres
1 0.4 0.1×

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 RSV MILLE beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).

YAMAHA YZF-R1 84.1% pass · 232k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA CBR900RR 83.2% pass · 166k tests Compare head-to-head →
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 83.6% pass · 113k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA CBR1100XX 87.1% pass · 105k 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 RSV MILLE.

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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: 2005 (90.7% pass). Weakest: 2000 (78.4%).

76%85%93%1999: 83.1% pass (77 tests)2000: 78.4% pass (194 tests)2001: 81.9% pass (320 tests)2002: 82.3% pass (453 tests)2003: 84.4% pass (122 tests)2004: 84.8% pass (66 tests)2005: 90.7% pass (97 tests)199920022005

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 RSV MILLE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the APRILIA RSV MILLE reliable?

The APRILIA RSV MILLE is less reliable than average for its class: 82.4% of its 1,396 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3108 of 5428 models.

What does a RSV MILLE fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 31% of all defects recorded against failed RSV MILLE tests.

What is the best year of RSV MILLE to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2005-registered examples do best (90.7%) and 2000 worst (78.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a RSV MILLE last?

The median RSV MILLE shows 14,504 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 87.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.

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