Aprilia Moto 6.5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia Moto 6.5 car check
Is the Aprilia Moto 6.5 reliable? We analysed 1,014 real MOT tests across 160 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Moto 6.5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Moto 6.5.
Aprilia Moto 6.5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Moto 6.5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Moto 6.5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Moto 6.5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Moto 6.5 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Moto 6.5 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Moto 6.5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Moto 6.5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Moto 6.5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Moto 6.5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 54 | 85.2% | 6,822 | 10,284 | 20,134 |
| 2000 | 72 | 86.1% | 2,976 | 12,540 | 19,008 |
| 1999 | 95 | 82.1% | 3,406 | 5,681 | 8,444 |
| 1998 | 136 | 81.6% | 1,616 | 8,915 | 13,895 |
| 1997 | 170 | 77.1% | 5,016 | 8,764 | 12,922 |
| 1996 | 264 | 80.3% | 5,258 | 13,188 | 19,827 |
| 1995 | 206 | 83.0% | 7,706 | 10,924 | 16,041 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Moto 6.5 Last?
Based on 160 Aprilia Moto 6.5 vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Moto 6.5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Moto 6.5 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 Moto 6.5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.1% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
77.1% MOT pass rate from 170 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Moto 6.5 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.1% across 72 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Moto 6.5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Moto 6.5 THIS CAR | 81.6% | 1,014 | 10,170 mi | 31 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 |
| Suzuki Gsxs 750 Z AL9 | 89.1% | 645 | 5,737 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia Moto 6.5 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Aprilia Moto 6.5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.6% across 1,014 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 Moto 6.5 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (32 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (15), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (14). 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 Moto 6.5 owner drives around 180 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 Moto 6.5 models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.