Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Aprilia Tuono?

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 2018 Aprilia Tuono?

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 2018 Aprilia Tuono?

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 2018 Aprilia Tuono reliable?

Based on MOT data from 303 vehicles, the 2018 Aprilia Tuono has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Aprilia Tuono?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Aprilia Tuono are: Exhaust noisy (99% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (26.8% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25.4% 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 2018 Aprilia Tuono?

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 (2018)

303 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94% first-time pass rate

2018 Aprilia Tuono

CarHunch analysed 303 real MOT records for the 2018 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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Moderate sample. 303 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2018 Aprilia Tuono is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, with a 94% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a very low dangerous defect rate of just 4% — buyer concern is minimal here. This is a bike that passes its tests cleanly, averaging only 0.35 failures per vehicle across the sample.

These machines are still relatively low-mileage at around 7,500 miles median (typical for a sports bike kept for weekend fun), which explains the strong pass performance and modest advisory count of 1.7 per vehicle. When buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on chain, sprockets and brake condition — common wear items on sporty bikes — and you're looking at a solid, well-maintained segment.

The 2018 Aprilia Tuono passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 4.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 303 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 303 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 99%

Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Other issues 26.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Tyre wear 25.4%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear 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 15.9%

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

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

Brake wear 12.9%

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

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

Suspension & steering 4.1%

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 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 303 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,563 Aprilia Tuono vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 30.1%

1,373

Silver 22.4%

1,020

Grey 15.9%

725

Red 12.4%

567

White 10.5%

478

Blue 5.3%

242

Yellow 2.5%

113

Orange 0.6%

Multi-colour 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 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.

7,499

typical

5,004

low mileage

11,039

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Aprilia Tuono vehicles fall between 5,004 and 11,039 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,004 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.

✓ 5,004–11,039 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Aprilia Tuonos sit.

⚠ Over 14,902 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Aprilia Tuono — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Aprilia Tuonos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 240 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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