Aprilia SR
Real ownership data from 13,027 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 26.3% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 12.5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 12.2% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 9% |
| Fuel system | major | 8.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | prs | 8% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 4.6% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 3.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
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 | 7,346 mi | 2,122 | 65.63% |
| 2020 | 90 | 6,658 mi | 1,317 | 77.59% |
| 2019 | 101 | 7,194 mi | 1,427 | 75.64% |
| 2018 | 98 | 8,622 mi | 1,182 | 79.18% |
| 2017 | 189 | 9,340 mi | 1,222 | 76.57% |
| 2016 | 325 | 9,871 mi | 1,170 | 75.02% |
| 2015 | 324 | 9,918 mi | 1,408 | 73.95% |
| 2014 | 320 | 11,345 mi | 1,359 | 70.89% |
| 2013 | 218 | 8,714 mi | 1,294 | 71.8% |
| 2012 | 228 | 10,699 mi | 1,166 | 70.46% |
| 2011 | 338 | 10,648 mi | 1,325 | 68.38% |
| 2010 | 323 | 10,532 mi | 1,395 | 64.85% |
| 2009 | 460 | 11,636 mi | 1,356 | 66.12% |
| 2008 | 800 | 10,838 mi | 1,350 | 64.63% |
| 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 | 67.62% |
| 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 13,027 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are exhaust and emissions (26.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.5% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (12.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SR?
The median Aprilia SR in the UK has covered 11,646 miles, and typically rides about 1,510 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,460 and 16,888 miles.
Is the Aprilia SR reliable?
68.31% of Aprilia SR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 13,027 Aprilia SR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.