2005 Aprilia RSV 1.0L Petrol · AE05 ACY

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend of reactive mechanical neglect rather than proactive care. The most recent test on July 9 2026 at 1,897 miles identified three separate issues including a noisy exhaust, a tight drive chain, and a rear tyre reaching the legal limit. While the bike passed, the persistence of the exhaust defect across multiple years suggests the owner is only addressing the minimum requirements for legal compliance rather than repairing the root cause. The mileage profile is highly irregular for a 21-year-old motorcycle. After sitting at approximately 14,500 miles in 2021, the vehicle saw a massive drop in usage, recording only 16 miles in July 2022 and falling to 1,897 miles by mid-2026. This average of less than 90 miles per year indicates the bike spends long periods in static inactivity. Such patterns often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished fuel seals, and internal corrosion that is not reflected in the low odometer reading. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the exhaust system, as the noisy condition has been a recurring failure since at least 2016, indicating potential bracket fatigue or internal baffle damage. The drive chain requires immediate attention for tension and lubrication, as it was flagged as tight in both 2023 and 2026. Additionally, the 2023 report of low brake pedal travel and the 2018 fluctuation in brake effort suggest that the hydraulic system or rotors may be suffering from age. Given the long periods of storage, check for sidew cracking on the tyres and fluid leaks from the fork seals before proceeding.