Aprilia Rx50 (2005)
2005 Aprilia Rx50
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2005 Aprilia Rx50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Aprilia RX50 passes its MOT only 59.8% of the time on first attempt, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a third of these machines (31.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a serious red flag for safety-critical systems on a 50cc scooter. Buyers should expect this model to be genuinely unreliable and treat it as a project rather than a dependable daily commuter.
With a median mileage of just 9,260 miles for a nearly 20-year-old machine, these scooters are clearly low-use, but that hasn't helped their MOT prospects—the average vehicle still racks up 2.38 failures and 7.4 advisories per test, pointing to age-related decay rather than wear from hard riding. If you're considering one, budget for mechanical work, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes and steering, and don't assume low mileage means low maintenance costs.
What to check before buying a 2005 Aprilia Rx50
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Aprilia Rx50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Aprilia Rx50 vehicles fall between 2,249 and 17,400 miles.
2005 Aprilia Rx50 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Aprilia Rx50
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.3%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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44.6%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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40.7%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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38.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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33.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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32.6%
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
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31.4%
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play
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30.2%
Drive chain excessively loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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