Aprilia SX
Real ownership data from 454 UK SX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 18.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Electrical | major | 2.1% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
SX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 9,130 mi | 1,455 | 70.37% |
| 2020 | 81 | 8,080 mi | 1,764 | 65.83% |
| 2019 | 82 | 8,158 mi | 1,179 | 61.74% |
| 2018 | 93 | 9,818 mi | 1,466 | 65.15% |
| 2017 | 42 | 10,858 mi | 1,318 | 67.88% |
| 2016 | 33 | 12,039 mi | 1,212 | 60.37% |
| 2015 | 27 | 12,210 mi | 1,440 | 62.61% |
| 2014 | 43 | 13,404 mi | 1,712 | 64.08% |
| 2013 | 15 | 14,344 mi | 1,574 | 68.12% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11,964 mi | 2,113 | 54.55% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6,105 mi | 546 | 62.07% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4,123 mi | 366 | 65.71% |
SX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia SX?
Across 454 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.7% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (4.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SX?
The median Aprilia SX in the UK has covered 9,999 miles, and typically rides about 1,455 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,668 and 14,744 miles.
Is the Aprilia SX reliable?
64.1% of Aprilia SX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.87 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 454 Aprilia SX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.