Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro reliable?

Based on MOT data from 113 vehicles, the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro are: Exhaust noisy (82.6% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aprilia Dorsoduro (2008)

113 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro

CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.6%, which is 11.4 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful shortfall suggesting these bikes encounter reliability issues more often than most. The 10.6% dangerous defect rate is worth noting for safety-conscious buyers, though not alarmingly high.

These Dorsoduros are running relatively light at a median of 8,713 miles, so the below-average pass rate isn't driven by heavy use or age-related wear. With an average of 0.93 failures and 2.2 advisories per vehicle, buyers should budget for regular maintenance work and budget for occasional unexpected repairs—get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist, particularly checking the frame, suspension, and braking components which tend to feature in the advisory list.

We have limited data for the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.93

Over 7.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 113 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 113 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 82.6%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 57%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 19.6%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 16.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake binding but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 4.8%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro

Based on MOT data from 113 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	112	88%	0.94

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,713

typical

4,917

low mileage

12,388

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro vehicles fall between 4,917 and 12,388 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,917 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,917–12,388 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduros sit.

⚠ Over 16,723 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 49% of 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduros are still active.

Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.93

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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