Aprilia Area 51 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia Area 51 car check
Is the Aprilia Area 51 reliable? We analysed 1,332 real MOT tests across 330 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Area 51 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Area 51.
Aprilia Area 51 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Area 51. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Area 51 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Area 51 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Area 51 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Area 51 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Area 51 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Area 51 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Area 51 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Area 51 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 199 | 78.4% | 3,254 | 6,206 | 10,668 |
| 2002 | 157 | 75.2% | 5,362 | 7,912 | 11,398 |
| 2001 | 236 | 71.2% | 5,114 | 7,470 | 11,783 |
| 2000 | 319 | 74.9% | 5,060 | 8,756 | 13,074 |
| 1999 | 293 | 75.8% | 4,590 | 8,451 | 13,464 |
| 1998 | 115 | 87.0% | 1,784 | 4,943 | 12,443 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Area 51 Last?
Based on 330 Aprilia Area 51 vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Area 51 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Area 51 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aprilia Area 51
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.0% MOT pass rate from 115 tests
71.2% MOT pass rate from 236 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Area 51 is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.0% across 115 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Area 51 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Area 51 THIS CAR | 76.0% | 1,332 | 7,868 mi | 28 yrs |
| Aprilia Rsv | 86.8% | 87,683 | 13,065 mi | 27 yrs |
| Aprilia RS125 | 70.2% | 51,570 | 13,624 mi | 31 yrs |
| Aprilia Tuono | 89.5% | 42,169 | 11,799 mi | 24 yrs |
| Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster | 97% | 435 | 11,188 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia Area 51 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Aprilia Area 51Should you buy a used Aprilia Area 51?
The Aprilia Area 51 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.0% across 1,332 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Aprilia Area 51 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (77 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (47), and exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (31). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Aprilia Area 51 owner drives around 504 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Aprilia Area 51 models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.