Aprilia Mille Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Aprilia Mille reliable? We analysed 1,142 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Mille is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, reflector on motorcycle missing and steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Mille.
Aprilia Mille Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Mille. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Mille MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Mille to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Mille Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Mille fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Mille Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Mille owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Mille MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Mille year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 119 | 85.7% | 5,776 | 12,664 | 16,856 |
| 2002 | 416 | 85.1% | 11,067 | 16,110 | 22,092 |
| 2001 | 278 | 86.3% | 13,127 | 18,202 | 27,069 |
| 2000 | 191 | 88.0% | 8,962 | 16,045 | 26,352 |
| 1999 | 112 | 85.7% | 12,332 | 18,892 | 24,214 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Mille Last?
Based on 100 Aprilia Mille vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Mille Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Mille 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 Mille
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 191 tests
85.1% MOT pass rate from 416 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Mille is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 191 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Mille Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Mille THIS CAR | 86.2% | 1,142 | 16,161 mi | 27 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 |
| Land Rover Defender V8 Carpathian ED A | 92.3% | 1,240 | 25,839 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia Mille sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Aprilia Mille has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.2% across 1,142 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 Mille are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (14 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (12), and steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (7). 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.
A typical Aprilia Mille owner drives around 669 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 Mille models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.