Aprilia SXR 50
Real ownership data from 660 UK SXR 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SXR 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 17.5% |
| Electrical | major | 7.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 5% |
| Brakes | major | 5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
SXR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 56 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 137 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 169 | 3,409 mi | 1,172 | 85.19% |
| 2022 | 212 | 4,385 mi | 1,524 | 84.62% |
| 2021 | 55 | 3,906 mi | 1,034 | 85.25% |
SXR 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Aprilia SXR 50?
Across 660 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (17.5% of all recorded faults), electrical (7.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Aprilia SXR 50?
The median Aprilia SXR 50 in the UK has covered 4,194 miles, and typically rides about 1,376 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,170 and 6,373 miles.
Is the Aprilia SXR 50 reliable?
84.83% of Aprilia SXR 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 660 Aprilia SXR 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.