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2018 Aprilia Sx MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Sx models manufactured in 2018, based on 242 real MOT test results.

67.8%
Pass Rate
32.2%
Fail Rate
242
Total Tests
7,471
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2018 Aprilia Sx MOT Analysis

The 2018 Aprilia Sx has an MOT pass rate of 67.8% based on 242 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,471 miles on the odometer. With a 32.2% failure rate, the 2018 Sx is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2018 Aprilia Sx is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 14.5% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 10.3%. Motorcycle suspension follows at 8.7%.

Top failures specific to 2018 models only. The overall Sx page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 14.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 10.3%
Motorcycle suspension 8.7%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors14.5%35
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments10.3%25
3Motorcycle Suspension8.7%21
4Motorcycle Brakes5.4%13
5Motorcycle Steering2.5%6
6Motorcycle Tyres2.5%6
7Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.8%2
8Motorcycle Wheels0.4%1
9Non-component Advisories0.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 7,471 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors19.36% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments13.83% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension11.62% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes7.19% per 10K miMotorcycle steering3.32% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres3.32% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.11% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.55% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.55% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors19.3614.5%35
Motorcycle structure and attachments13.8310.3%25
Motorcycle suspension11.628.7%21
Motorcycle brakes7.195.4%13
Motorcycle steering3.322.5%6
Motorcycle tyres3.322.5%6
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.110.8%2
Motorcycle wheels0.550.4%1
Non-component advisories0.550.4%1

Mileage Statistics

7,471
Mean
6,055
Median
3,920
25th Percentile
16,712
75th Percentile
43.10% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2018 Aprilia Sx has an MOT pass rate of 67.8% based on 242 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,471 miles on the odometer. With a 32.2% failure rate, the 2018 Sx is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2018 Aprilia Sx, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 7,471 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 14.5% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 14.5% of MOT failures on 2018 Aprilia Sx models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 10.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 10.3% of MOT failures on 2018 Aprilia Sx models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle suspension — 8.7% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 8.7% of MOT failures on 2018 Aprilia Sx models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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