APRILIA TUONO2008 · 1.0L Petrol

The Aprilia Tuono presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 August 2025 at 21,935 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for an 18-year-old machine. From the 2019 test at 19,090 miles to the 2025 test at 21,935 miles, the bike covered just 2,845 miles in six years, averaging under 475 miles annually. The longest gap falls between the May 2020 pass at 20,160 miles and the May 2022 pass at 21,468 miles, where the record skips a year yet shows only 1,308 miles added. Such low accumulation points to extended standing periods rather than regular riding, with no rapid wear spikes evident in the data. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories across five tests suggests the previous keeper addressed issues before each examination or the machine saw gentle, dry storage. However, the absence of flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake disc wear does not certify those components. Long idle spells on a 2008 chassis invite seized calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and hidden structural rust at the frame welds or swingarm pivot. A buyer should physically verify the fork seals, chain tension, and brake caliper freedom before purchase. Confirm the battery holds charge and the fuel system runs clean after storage. The MOT record supports a sound baseline, but the low-mileage, intermittent-use pattern demands a hands-on check of consumables and latent corrosion the annual test would not always catch.