Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Aprilia RSV Mille vs Honda CBR900RR
The Honda CBR900RR passes its MOT first time more often than the Aprilia RSV Mille: 83.2% vs 82.4%, a 0.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Aprilia RSV Mille | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 82.4% | 83.2% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.4% | 9.8% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -2.7 pts | +0.1 pts |
| Engine size | 1,000cc | 918cc |
| Rank among all models | #3108 of 5428 | #2911 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 14,504 | 22,163 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,396 | 165,881 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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
| Component | Aprilia RSV Mille | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Brakes | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.4% | 3.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Drive system | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Structure & body | 0.4% | 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
| Test year | Aprilia RSV Mille | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.4% | 80.7% |
| 2011 | 81.9% | 80.8% |
| 2012 | 85.7% | 80.9% |
| 2013 | 83.6% | 81.2% |
| 2014 | 83.3% | 82.0% |
| 2015 | 76.9% | 83.0% |
| 2016 | 80.0% | 83.4% |
| 2017 | 87.2% | 84.4% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Aprilia RSV Mille | Honda CBR900RR |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 88.9% | 88.6% |
| 10k-20k miles | 82.4% | 85.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 75.5% | 81.9% |
| 30k-40k miles | 79.4% | 80.6% |
| 40k-50k miles | 87.5% | 79.7% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Aprilia RSV Mille vs Honda CBR900RR FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Aprilia RSV Mille or the Honda CBR900RR?
The Honda CBR900RR passes its MOT first time more often than the Aprilia RSV Mille: 83.2% vs 82.4%, a 0.8-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR900RR still comes out ahead: -2.7 points vs comparable bikes for the Aprilia RSV Mille, +0.1 for the Honda CBR900RR. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Aprilia RSV Mille fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.6% of Aprilia RSV Mille MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.7%).
What does the Honda CBR900RR fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.9% of Honda CBR900RR MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (3.6%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Aprilia RSV Mille or the Honda CBR900RR?
At 40k-50k miles the Aprilia RSV Mille passes first time more often: 87.5% for the Aprilia RSV Mille vs 79.7% for the Honda CBR900RR.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.