Aprilia Tuono (2015)

190 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2015 Aprilia Tuono

CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 2015 Aprilia Tuono. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Aprilia Tuono passes its MOT first time at 92.6%, significantly outperforming the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 8.4% of vehicles—making this a genuinely reliable choice by MOT standards. What's particularly encouraging is the low failure rate of 0.57 per vehicle, suggesting these bikes are well-engineered and typically well-maintained by their owners.

These machines sit at a modest 10,191 miles on average, which is low for a nine-year-old bike and suggests owners are either treating them as weekend toys or replacing worn parts proactively. The 2.3 advisories per vehicle are routine wear items rather than structural concerns, so your practical takeaway is straightforward: inspect service history and brake fluid condition before purchase, but don't expect major hidden problems.

We have limited data for the 2015 Aprilia Tuono — 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
92.6%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
8.4%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.57
Over 6.8 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
10k
Middle half: 6k–13k
For context

These stats describe 190 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 190 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 97.9%
Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · …
Tyre wear 28.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Lighting 21.8%
Rear reflector missing · Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Brake wear 15.9%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake 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.
Other issues 6.9%
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Suspension & steering 6.4%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside 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 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Aprilia Tuono

Based on MOT data from 190 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.4% 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 ClickMechanic
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Aprilia Tuono 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.

9,939
typical
6,359
low mileage
13,059
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Aprilia Tuono vehicles fall between 6,359 and 13,059 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 6,359 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.
6,359–13,059 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Aprilia Tuonos sit.
Over 17,629 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Aprilia Tuono — Still on the Road

Almost all 2015 Aprilia Tuonos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 144 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

146 144 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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

6.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.57
Avg failures per vehicle
2.3
Avg advisories per vehicle
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