Aprilia SX
Real ownership data from 456 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 12.3% |
| Wheels | major | 10.1% |
| Brakes | fail | 9.5% |
| Tyres | major | 8.9% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.4% |
| Electrical | major | 2.8% |
| Suspension | major | 2.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fork seals.
SX 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 | 12 | 9,130 mi | 1,455 | 71.43% |
| 2020 | 82 | 8,862 mi | 1,736 | 65.73% |
| 2019 | 82 | 8,244 mi | 1,197 | 62.08% |
| 2018 | 93 | 9,916 mi | 1,473 | 65.29% |
| 2017 | 42 | 10,858 mi | 1,318 | 67.25% |
| 2016 | 33 | 12,039 mi | 1,212 | 60.71% |
| 2015 | 27 | 12,210 mi | 1,440 | 62.61% |
| 2014 | 43 | 13,404 mi | 1,712 | 63.64% |
| 2013 | 15 | 14,344 mi | 1,574 | 68.57% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11,964 mi | 2,113 | 54.55% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6,105 mi | 546 | 62.07% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4,214 mi | 366 | 63.89% |
SX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia SX?
Across 456 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (12.3% of all recorded faults), wheels (10.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SX?
The median Aprilia SX in the UK has covered 10,120 miles, and typically rides about 1,457 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,860 and 14,961 miles.
Is the Aprilia SX reliable?
64.09% of Aprilia SX 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 456 Aprilia SX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.