2011 Aprilia RSV 1.0L Petrol · AF11 VDT

The vehicle remains roadworthy as evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on August 29 2025 at 19,713 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a recurring mechanical issue regarding the exhaust system. While the bike consistently passes its tests, the tester flagged a noisy exhaust in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 examinations, indicating a persistent defect-related bracket or internal baffle wear that has not been fully rectified by previous owners. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,314 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap between October 2022 and August 2023, where the vehicle covered only 923 miles in ten months. Since the August 2023 test, the bike has covered just 667 miles over two years. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain but often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, fluid seals, and tyre corrosion if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A prospective buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the exhaust assembly to determine if the noise is merely a loose mounting or a more serious structural failure of the manifold and welds. Given the low mileage, attention should also be paid to perished brake hoses, seized brake calipers, and degraded fork seals, which are common failure points on aged bikes that are rarely driven. Check the frame for surface rust at the pivot points, as low mileage does not protect the metal from environmental corrosion over a decade and a half.