Aprilia SX 50
Real ownership data from 437 UK SX 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SX 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 20.6% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 14.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 10.2% |
| Tyres | major | 9% |
| Brakes | prs | 6.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 4.7% |
| Other | prs | 2.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
SX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | 7,931 mi | 1,979 | 80% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9,732 mi | 1,164 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 40 | 14,366 mi | 1,344 | 54.49% |
| 2012 | 30 | 13,070 mi | 1,616 | 60.16% |
| 2011 | 39 | 13,696 mi | 1,237 | 64.71% |
| 2010 | 52 | 13,833 mi | 1,490 | 57.33% |
| 2009 | 64 | 12,661 mi | 1,116 | 56.89% |
| 2008 | 84 | 14,136 mi | 1,532 | 56.32% |
| 2007 | 62 | 15,578 mi | 1,237 | 53.4% |
| 2006 | 28 | 11,890 mi | 1,954 | 56.44% |
SX 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia SX 50?
Across 437 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (20.6% of all recorded faults), wheels (14.5% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (10.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SX 50?
The median Aprilia SX 50 in the UK has covered 13,577 miles, and typically rides about 1,388 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,112 and 19,774 miles.
Is the Aprilia SX 50 reliable?
56.82% of Aprilia SX 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.24 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 437 Aprilia SX 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.