Aprilia RX50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia RX50 car check
Is the Aprilia RX50 reliable? We analysed 5,014 real MOT tests across 799 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia RX50 is below 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 reflector on motorcycle missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia RX50.
Aprilia RX50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia RX50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia RX50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia RX50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia RX50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia RX50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia RX50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia RX50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia RX50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia RX50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 120 | 69.2% | 3,722 | 5,896 | 10,346 |
| 2010 | 113 | 69.9% | 5,754 | 11,726 | 14,546 |
| 2009 | 132 | 70.5% | 4,220 | 7,326 | 14,121 |
| 2008 | 187 | 63.1% | 6,138 | 10,014 | 13,017 |
| 2007 | 160 | 66.3% | 3,236 | 7,426 | 10,981 |
| 2006 | 362 | 64.6% | 98 | 5,138 | 13,218 |
| 2005 | 787 | 64.5% | 5,802 | 13,036 | 20,410 |
| 2004 | 827 | 64.1% | 2,773 | 9,573 | 19,034 |
| 2003 | 852 | 64.7% | 11,065 | 16,036 | 23,470 |
| 2002 | 306 | 62.7% | 10,246 | 15,484 | 24,870 |
| 2001 | 356 | 63.8% | 8,508 | 14,624 | 20,817 |
| 2000 | 330 | 60.9% | 10,965 | 17,829 | 23,508 |
| 1999 | 214 | 65.4% | 14,138 | 19,063 | 24,700 |
| 1998 | 215 | 60.5% | 11,080 | 15,615 | 25,618 |
How Long Does a Aprilia RX50 Last?
Based on 799 Aprilia RX50 vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia RX50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia RX50 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 RX50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.5% MOT pass rate from 132 tests
60.5% MOT pass rate from 215 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia RX50 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.5% across 132 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia RX50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia RX50 THIS CAR | 64.4% | 5,014 | 13,360 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 |
| Lexmoto Milano | 77.7% | 6,117 | 3,008 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia RX50 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Aprilia RX50Should you buy a used Aprilia RX50?
The Aprilia RX50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.4% across 5,014 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Aprilia RX50 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (450 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (281), and reflector on motorcycle missing (259). 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 RX50 owner drives around 1,254 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 RX50 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.