Aprilia Scarabeo
Real ownership data from 311 UK Scarabeo motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Scarabeo problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.4% |
| Suspension | major | 6.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Brakes | fail | 6.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.8% |
| Other | fail | 2.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Scarabeo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 5,360 mi | 257 | 76.92% |
| 2011 | 5 | 13,665 mi | 296 | 73.53% |
| 2007 | 9 | 15,316 mi | 1,952 | 72.31% |
| 2006 | 6 | 8,590 mi | 920 | 80.56% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9,833 mi | 898 | 78.72% |
| 2004 | 10 | 13,796 mi | 1,924 | 76.27% |
| 2003 | 73 | 11,286 mi | 1,964 | 74.03% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10,688 mi | 986 | 72.57% |
| 2001 | 37 | 15,172 mi | 1,019 | 77.34% |
| 2000 | 43 | 19,763 mi | 2,464 | 75.65% |
| 1999 | 44 | 16,705 mi | 1,013 | 76.47% |
Scarabeo questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia Scarabeo?
Across 311 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia Scarabeo?
The median Aprilia Scarabeo in the UK has covered 12,878 miles, and typically rides about 1,126 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,766 and 21,520 miles.
Is the Aprilia Scarabeo reliable?
75.52% of Aprilia Scarabeo MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 311 Aprilia Scarabeo motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.