Aprilia AREA 51
Real ownership data from 360 UK AREA 51 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AREA 51 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 12.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 10% |
| Tyres | fail | 7% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 6.3% |
| Other | fail | 4.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 3.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
AREA 51 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 42 | 9,186 mi | 1,241 | 74.86% |
| 2002 | 56 | 8,923 mi | 616 | 70.83% |
| 2001 | 61 | 8,017 mi | 1,024 | 62.94% |
| 2000 | 88 | 9,953 mi | 856 | 69.18% |
| 1999 | 86 | 9,640 mi | 620 | 72.04% |
| 1998 | 24 | 9,670 mi | 716 | 87.5% |
AREA 51 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia AREA 51?
Across 360 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10% of all recorded faults), tyres (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia AREA 51?
The median Aprilia AREA 51 in the UK has covered 9,234 miles, and typically rides about 833 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,386 and 13,368 miles.
Is the Aprilia AREA 51 reliable?
71.57% of Aprilia AREA 51 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 360 Aprilia AREA 51 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.