Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro are: Exhaust noisy (96.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (45.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38.4% 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 2012 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 (2012)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2012 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 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro is a strong performer, with a first-time pass rate of 90.9% well above the UK average of 80%, and only 11.9% of examples ever showing a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. This Italian middleweight shows genuine mechanical robustness for its age.

At just over 9,000 miles on average, these bikes are genuinely lightly used, which explains the high pass rate; the real test is the 0.88 failures per vehicle, meaning most don't need significant repairs when they do fail. The 3.1 advisories per bike suggest minor wear items crop up, but if you're considering one, check the service history carefully since light mileage can mask neglect—these bikes reward consistent maintenance over occasional use.

We have limited data for the 2012 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

90.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.88

Over 8.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

These stats describe 109 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 109 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 96.8%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 45.7%

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.

Brake wear 17.3%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

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

Lighting 17.1%

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

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Before you buy a 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.9% 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 (98%)	107	90.9%	0.89

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 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.

8,275

typical

5,297

low mileage

11,270

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro vehicles fall between 5,297 and 11,270 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,297 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.

✓ 5,297–11,270 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduros sit.

⚠ Over 15,214 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro — Still on the Road

Most 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduros are still being driven.

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* 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

8.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.88

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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