Aprilia Sport City (2008)
2008 Aprilia Sport City
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2008 Aprilia Sport City. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Aprilia Sport City passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.1%, which is a reasonably positive sign, though nearly one in five examples (19.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—worth asking about on a used purchase. This scooter sits right at the boundary of concern when it comes to safety-critical issues, so a full inspection history check is essential.
At 12,400 miles median for a 16-year-old vehicle, these scooters have been genuinely lightly used, which explains the relatively modest failure rate of 1.41 per vehicle. The 4.1 average advisories suggest minor wear is creeping in, but the low mileage means you're not looking at a heavily thrashed example—check the service history carefully and budget for replacing consumables like brake pads and chains that often need attention on lightly ridden machines.
What to check before buying a 2008 Aprilia Sport City
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.
- 📄 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 2008 Aprilia Sport City 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 2008 Aprilia Sport City vehicles fall between 6,847 and 19,410 miles.
2008 Aprilia Sport City — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (17% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
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