Aprilia SONIC GP
Real ownership data from 178 UK SONIC GP motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SONIC GP problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 12.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 10.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 8% |
| Tyres | fail | 7.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 7.1% |
| Other | fail | 5.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 3.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SONIC GP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 34 | 6,171 mi | 2,336 | 73.33% |
| 2005 | 39 | 6,085 mi | 702 | 77.27% |
| 2004 | 51 | 9,881 mi | 4,390 | 60% |
| 2003 | 5 | 11,766 mi | 6,502 | 80% |
| 2002 | 11 | 12,932 mi | 2,842 | 57.14% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7,262 mi | 2,679 | 50% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7,026 mi | 1,515 | 80.77% |
SONIC GP questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia SONIC GP?
Across 178 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SONIC GP?
The median Aprilia SONIC GP in the UK has covered 8,284 miles, and typically rides about 1,607 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,108 and 12,782 miles.
Is the Aprilia SONIC GP reliable?
72.18% of Aprilia SONIC GP MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.39 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 178 Aprilia SONIC GP motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.