Aprilia SR
Real ownership data from 13,026 UK SR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Other | fail | 4.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
SR mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 | 6,692 mi | 2,028 | 67.74% |
| 2020 | 90 | 6,507 mi | 1,237 | 77.91% |
| 2019 | 101 | 7,168 mi | 1,476 | 75.32% |
| 2018 | 98 | 8,622 mi | 1,182 | 79.42% |
| 2017 | 189 | 9,308 mi | 1,222 | 76.7% |
| 2016 | 325 | 9,871 mi | 1,170 | 74.95% |
| 2015 | 324 | 9,918 mi | 1,408 | 74.06% |
| 2014 | 320 | 11,345 mi | 1,355 | 70.84% |
| 2013 | 218 | 8,714 mi | 1,294 | 71.73% |
| 2012 | 228 | 10,699 mi | 1,166 | 70.47% |
| 2011 | 338 | 10,614 mi | 1,325 | 68.29% |
| 2010 | 323 | 10,532 mi | 1,432 | 64.75% |
| 2009 | 460 | 11,636 mi | 1,356 | 66.12% |
| 2008 | 800 | 10,803 mi | 1,348 | 64.64% |
| 2007 | 810 | 11,313 mi | 1,464 | 65.67% |
| 2006 | 901 | 10,501 mi | 1,452 | 64.41% |
| 2005 | 1,001 | 10,180 mi | 1,381 | 64.2% |
| 2004 | 1,004 | 12,588 mi | 2,393 | 65.12% |
| 2003 | 1,569 | 12,388 mi | 2,226 | 67.61% |
| 2002 | 917 | 12,223 mi | 2,388 | 69.26% |
SR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia SR?
Across 13,026 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SR?
The median Aprilia SR in the UK has covered 11,640 miles, and typically rides about 1,508 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,452 and 16,874 miles.
Is the Aprilia SR reliable?
68.3% of Aprilia SR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 13,026 Aprilia SR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.