Aprilia SX 50
Real ownership data from 438 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 18.9% |
| Suspension | major | 5.4% |
| Brakes | major | 5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Other | major | 2.4% |
| Electrical | major | 2.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SX 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | 7,931 mi | 1,979 | 80% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9,732 mi | 1,164 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 40 | 13,760 mi | 1,344 | 54.94% |
| 2012 | 30 | 13,070 mi | 1,616 | 60.16% |
| 2011 | 39 | 13,696 mi | 1,237 | 64.71% |
| 2010 | 52 | 13,557 mi | 1,490 | 57.19% |
| 2009 | 64 | 12,661 mi | 1,116 | 56.76% |
| 2008 | 84 | 14,136 mi | 1,532 | 56.35% |
| 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 438 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SX 50?
The median Aprilia SX 50 in the UK has covered 13,478 miles, and typically rides about 1,388 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,112 and 19,707 miles.
Is the Aprilia SX 50 reliable?
56.83% of Aprilia SX 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.43 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 438 Aprilia SX 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.