Aprilia MOPED
Real ownership data from 56 UK MOPED motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MOPED problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.6% |
| Suspension | major | 7.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.6% |
| Tyres | major | 7% |
| Other | fail | 6.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
MOPED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10 | 16,007 mi | 857 | 55.93% |
| 2001 | 16 | 12,826 mi | 2,018 | 79.73% |
| 2000 | 12 | 12,507 mi | 1,716 | 62.22% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16,401 mi | 377 | 60.47% |
MOPED questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia MOPED?
Across 56 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia MOPED?
The median Aprilia MOPED in the UK has covered 14,256 miles, and typically rides about 1,452 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,836 and 18,125 miles.
Is the Aprilia MOPED reliable?
67.19% of Aprilia MOPED MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.63 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 56 Aprilia MOPED motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.