Aprilia RS 50
Real ownership data from 3,960 UK RS 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RS 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 26% |
| Suspension | fail | 12.8% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 7.6% |
| Frame and structure | major | 7.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 6.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 5.9% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Electrical | minor | 4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
RS 50 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 4,268 mi | 1,033 | 71.43% |
| 2020 | 21 | 3,621 mi | 1,547 | 84.85% |
| 2019 | 23 | 6,510 mi | 932 | 74.55% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5,556 mi | 1,309 | 75.76% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9,808 mi | 1,440 | 53.57% |
| 2011 | 81 | 12,197 mi | 1,290 | 63.57% |
| 2010 | 159 | 10,351 mi | 929 | 67.26% |
| 2009 | 176 | 9,926 mi | 959 | 62.66% |
| 2008 | 292 | 11,536 mi | 1,234 | 60.29% |
| 2007 | 331 | 11,150 mi | 1,166 | 59.3% |
| 2006 | 304 | 15,131 mi | 1,757 | 56.57% |
| 2005 | 288 | 15,422 mi | 2,070 | 52.52% |
| 2004 | 337 | 15,942 mi | 1,601 | 53.41% |
| 2003 | 407 | 16,355 mi | 2,285 | 53.73% |
| 2002 | 243 | 17,528 mi | 2,006 | 52.16% |
| 2001 | 300 | 17,791 mi | 2,692 | 49.79% |
| 2000 | 396 | 19,814 mi | 2,954 | 52.49% |
| 1999 | 301 | 19,180 mi | 2,427 | 50.27% |
| 1998 | 146 | 20,260 mi | 2,246 | 49.79% |
| 1997 | 50 | 16,713 mi | 2,723 | 59.86% |
RS 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia RS 50?
Across 3,960 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (26% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.8% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia RS 50?
The median Aprilia RS 50 in the UK has covered 15,356 miles, and typically rides about 1,520 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,731 and 22,542 miles.
Is the Aprilia RS 50 reliable?
55.05% of Aprilia RS 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.08 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,960 Aprilia RS 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.