AI Damage2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 10 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 10 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps and improper fuel line for usa fuels causing fuel pressure lose and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle.
Shortly after purchasing this scooter the engine began to sputter and stall creating a potentially dangerous situation. The problem has been corrected but it should be known that this problem is serious and appears to be a problem on every single scooter produced.
The problem is that the hose is held on by friction instead of clamps which over time causes pressure leaks which leads to stalling in traffic. The problem has been well known since 2006 at least.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Scarabeo 500 has 6 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (100%), fuel system, fuel smell (40%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.