Aprilia Caponord Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia Caponord car check
Is the Aprilia Caponord reliable? We analysed 5,681 real MOT tests across 610 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Caponord is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Caponord.
Aprilia Caponord Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Caponord. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Caponord MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Caponord to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Caponord Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Caponord fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Caponord Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Aprilia Caponord models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Aprilia Caponord Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Caponord owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Caponord MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Caponord year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 151 | 93.4% | 8,117 | 11,906 | 17,903 |
| 2016 | 251 | 94.0% | 8,074 | 12,315 | 19,352 |
| 2015 | 539 | 94.2% | 9,980 | 13,915 | 19,497 |
| 2014 | 452 | 91.2% | 10,912 | 16,246 | 23,757 |
| 2013 | 515 | 92.0% | 10,904 | 15,964 | 21,982 |
| 2008 | 244 | 81.6% | 9,926 | 17,196 | 24,222 |
| 2007 | 187 | 83.4% | 7,622 | 13,294 | 21,892 |
| 2006 | 397 | 83.6% | 10,045 | 15,620 | 26,129 |
| 2005 | 351 | 87.5% | 9,792 | 15,796 | 25,520 |
| 2004 | 446 | 86.3% | 10,145 | 18,760 | 27,293 |
| 2003 | 982 | 86.0% | 12,358 | 19,943 | 31,218 |
| 2002 | 768 | 88.5% | 13,051 | 22,127 | 30,399 |
| 2001 | 334 | 88.3% | 11,010 | 19,282 | 30,064 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Caponord Last?
Based on 610 Aprilia Caponord vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Caponord Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Caponord MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aprilia Caponord
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.2% MOT pass rate from 539 tests
81.6% MOT pass rate from 244 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Caponord is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.2% across 539 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Caponord Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Caponord THIS CAR | 88.5% | 5,681 | 16,911 mi | 25 yrs |
| Aprilia Rsv | 86.8% | 87,683 | 13,065 mi | 27 yrs |
| Aprilia RS125 | 70.2% | 51,570 | 13,624 mi | 31 yrs |
| Aprilia Tuono | 89.5% | 42,169 | 11,799 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Civic Shuttle | 66.3% | 10,499 | 92,597 mi | 41 yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia Caponord outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Aprilia Caponord has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.5% across 5,681 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Aprilia Caponord are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (49 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (34), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (27). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Aprilia Caponord with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Aprilia Caponord owner drives around 1,253 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Aprilia Caponord models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.