2002 Aprilia RSV 1.0L Petrol · RS02 AKS

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by its three consecutive clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted in January 2025 at 17,181 miles returned no defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components currently meet the required standard. This follows a clean result in late 2023, suggesting that the motorcycle has not suffered any significant mechanical failures between the recent inspection cycles. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-four-year-old machine, averaging approximately 716 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap between July 2019 and December 2023, where the vehicle covered only 175 miles over four years. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, such long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid chemistry. The accumulation of just 28 miles between the 2023 and 2025 tests confirms very infrequent usage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by long-term storage rather than mileage-wear. The 2018 test flagged a front tyre worn to the legal limit, and the 2017 record noted missing indicators, showing that basic consumable upkeep was occasionally overlooked. Given the age and low use, inspect the fork seals for perished rubber, perished fuel lines, and corrosion on the brake discs. Verify the age of the current tyres and check for cracks or seized calipers, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from internal oxidation that a clean MOT record cannot predict.