Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07?

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 Tuono 1000 07?

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 Tuono 1000 07?

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 Tuono 1000 07 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles, the 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07?

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 Tuono 1000 07 (2008)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.9% first-time pass rate

2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07. 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 Tuono 1000 07 passes its MOT first time just 64.2% of the time, significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting this sports bike demands more attention to maintenance and upkeep than most vehicles. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 2.4%, so you're not looking at a safety liability, but the below-average pass rate reflects the demands of an ageing high-performance machine.

With a median mileage of just 10,205 miles for a 16-year-old bike, these are typically garage-kept enthusiast machines rather than daily commuters, yet they're still racking up an average of 0.56 failures per MOT and 3.2 advisories. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a specialist who understands Italian sports bikes, as the failure patterns suggest common wear items and maintenance gaps rather than catastrophic flaws.

We have limited data for the 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

92.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.56

Over 7.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–15k

For context

These stats describe 123 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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Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	120	93.2%	0.57

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07 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.

10,205

typical

5,768

low mileage

15,301

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07 vehicles fall between 5,768 and 15,301 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,768 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.

✓ 5,768–15,301 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07s sit.

⚠ Over 20,656 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 Tuono 1000 07 — Still on the Road

Most 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 07s are still being driven.

45 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 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

7.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.56

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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