Aprilia Sr50 (2015)
2015 Aprilia Sr50
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2015 Aprilia Sr50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Aprilia SR50 barely trails the UK average with a 78.4% pass rate, but the real concern is that nearly a quarter (24.6%) have recorded dangerous defects—well above acceptable for a scooter in this class. That's a serious safety flag for buyers to investigate thoroughly before purchase.
These machines are running light at just 8,433 miles on average, suggesting many are weekend or leisure use only, yet they still rack up 3.5 advisories per vehicle on test. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the specific dangerous defects this cohort has experienced, and factor in regular maintenance to address those recurring advisory issues.
What to check before buying a 2015 Aprilia Sr50
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.
- ⚠️ 24.6% 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 2015 Aprilia Sr50 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 2015 Aprilia Sr50 vehicles fall between 5,326 and 10,287 miles.
2015 Aprilia Sr50 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Aprilia Sr50
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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32.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.9%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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18.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.8%
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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15%
Exhaust noisy
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15%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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13.4%
Rear reflector missing
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13%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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