Aprilia MX50
Real ownership data from 259 UK MX50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MX50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 19.2% |
| Brakes | major | 7.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 5.8% |
| Suspension | major | 5.4% |
| Other | fail | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
MX50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23 | 13,394 mi | 1,752 | 59.09% |
| 2004 | 92 | 12,070 mi | 2,164 | 55.41% |
| 2003 | 130 | 13,151 mi | 1,186 | 55.64% |
MX50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia MX50?
Across 259 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia MX50?
The median Aprilia MX50 in the UK has covered 12,809 miles, and typically rides about 1,785 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,264 and 20,323 miles.
Is the Aprilia MX50 reliable?
55.46% of Aprilia MX50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 259 Aprilia MX50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.