Aprilia Rally Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia Rally car check
Is the Aprilia Rally reliable? We analysed 525 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Rally is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and steering headbearing has excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Rally.
Aprilia Rally Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Rally. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Rally MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Rally to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Rally Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Rally fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Rally Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Rally owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Rally MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Rally year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 69 | 75.4% | 6,107 | 9,287 | 12,072 |
| 2002 | 78 | 75.6% | 8,093 | 10,840 | 17,864 |
| 2001 | 194 | 77.3% | 9,418 | 14,035 | 20,764 |
| 2000 | 102 | 78.4% | 10,670 | 16,866 | 21,282 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Rally Last?
Based on 134 Aprilia Rally vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Rally Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Rally 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 Rally
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.4% MOT pass rate from 102 tests
75.4% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Rally is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.4% across 102 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Rally Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Rally THIS CAR | 77.1% | 525 | 13,069 mi | 26 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 Rally sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Aprilia RallyShould you buy a used Aprilia Rally?
The Aprilia Rally has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.1% across 525 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 Rally are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (14 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (13), and steering headbearing has excessive free play (13). 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 Rally owner drives around 1,238 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 Rally models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.