Aprilia RSV 1000 R vs Triumph Daytona

The Aprilia RSV 1000 R passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Daytona: 83.7% vs 83.6%, a 0.1-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Aprilia RSV 1000 R	Triumph Daytona
First-time pass rate	83.7%	83.6%
Outright fail rate	8.4%	9.4%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	-1.8 pts	-1.2 pts
Engine size	998cc	955cc
Rank among all models	#2819 of 5428	#2835 of 5428
Median miles at test	12,642	15,798
MOT tests analysed	865	113,145
Most common failure	brakes	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Aprilia RSV 1000 R	Triumph Daytona
Lights & signalling	2.9%	4.1%
Brakes	3.4%	3.1%
Steering & suspension	2.3%	2.7%
Tyres & wheels	1.0%	2.0%
Drive system	0.9%	0.5%
Fuel & exhaust	0.3%	0.6%
Structure & body	0.2%	0.7%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Aprilia RSV 1000 R	Triumph Daytona
2010	84.6%	81.8%
2011	84.1%	82.3%
2012	89.6%	82.1%
2013	73.4%	82.3%
2014	78.9%	82.9%
2015	77.6%	84.5%
2016	82.8%	83.9%
2017	86.2%	84.7%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Aprilia RSV 1000 R	Triumph Daytona
0k-10k miles	91.4%	88.3%
10k-20k miles	83.0%	83.8%
20k-30k miles	75.6%	80.9%
30k-40k miles	77.2%	79.4%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Aprilia RSV 1000 R vs Triumph Daytona FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Aprilia RSV 1000 R or the Triumph Daytona?

The Aprilia RSV 1000 R passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Daytona: 83.7% vs 83.6%, a 0.1-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class the two are level (-1.8 vs -1.2 points against comparable bikes), so the raw gap is mostly down to how old and how used each fleet is. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Aprilia RSV 1000 R fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 3.4% of Aprilia RSV 1000 R MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (2.9%).

What does the Triumph Daytona fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 4.1% of Triumph Daytona MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (3.1%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Aprilia RSV 1000 R or the Triumph Daytona?

At 30k-40k miles the Triumph Daytona passes first time more often: 77.2% for the Aprilia RSV 1000 R vs 79.4% for the Triumph Daytona.

APRILIA RSV 1000 R 83.7% pass · 865 tests TRIUMPH DAYTONA 83.6% pass · 113k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.