Aprilia Caponord
Real ownership data from 851 UK Caponord motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Caponord problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 10.1% |
| Electrical | major | 9.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 8.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.3% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 3.1% |
| Other | prs | 3.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
Caponord mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 24 | 19,312 mi | 1,644 | 93.79% |
| 2016 | 52 | 15,415 mi | 1,738 | 93.46% |
| 2015 | 84 | 17,925 mi | 1,752 | 93.83% |
| 2014 | 56 | 21,903 mi | 1,644 | 90.32% |
| 2013 | 70 | 20,782 mi | 1,462 | 90.66% |
| 2008 | 39 | 24,568 mi | 1,400 | 84.3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 24,491 mi | 1,780 | 78.98% |
| 2006 | 92 | 22,324 mi | 1,414 | 82.72% |
| 2005 | 71 | 24,549 mi | 1,492 | 87.72% |
| 2004 | 62 | 26,921 mi | 1,412 | 84.04% |
| 2003 | 147 | 27,575 mi | 1,730 | 85.01% |
| 2002 | 72 | 27,747 mi | 1,475 | 87.25% |
| 2001 | 37 | 22,430 mi | 1,223 | 87.7% |
Caponord questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia Caponord?
Across 851 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (10.1% of all recorded faults), electrical (9.8% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (8.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia Caponord?
The median Aprilia Caponord in the UK has covered 22,993 miles, and typically rides about 1,537 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,961 and 33,700 miles.
Is the Aprilia Caponord reliable?
86.89% of Aprilia Caponord MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 851 Aprilia Caponord motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.