Aprilia RS4 50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia RS4 50 car check
Is the Aprilia RS4 50 reliable? We analysed 617 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia RS4 50 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, drive chain excessively loose and reflector on motorcycle missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia RS4 50.
Aprilia RS4 50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia RS4 50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia RS4 50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia RS4 50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia RS4 50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia RS4 50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia RS4 50 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Aprilia RS4 50 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Aprilia RS4 50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia RS4 50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia RS4 50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia RS4 50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 229 | 76.4% | 6,123 | 9,497 | 13,348 |
| 2012 | 249 | 77.5% | 5,847 | 8,961 | 12,044 |
| 2011 | 122 | 69.7% | 5,202 | 8,253 | 12,333 |
How Long Does a Aprilia RS4 50 Last?
Based on 103 Aprilia RS4 50 vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia RS4 50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia RS4 50 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 RS4 50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.5% MOT pass rate from 249 tests
69.7% MOT pass rate from 122 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia RS4 50 is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.5% across 249 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia RS4 50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia RS4 50 THIS CAR | 75.4% | 617 | 9,004 mi | 15 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 |
| Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI | 73.8% | 847 | 139,171 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia RS4 50 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Aprilia RS4 50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.4% across 617 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 RS4 50 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (12 recorded failures), drive chain excessively loose (10), and reflector on motorcycle missing (9). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Aprilia RS4 50 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Aprilia RS4 50 owner drives around 1,106 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 RS4 50 models stay on UK roads for around 15 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.