2016 Aprilia Tuono 1.1L Petrol · AF66 WWC

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2016 Aprilia Tuono was conducted on 13 August 2025, resulting in a pass with a single advisory noting that the vehicle was tested as a solo motorcycle rather than with a passenger configuration. Aside from this administrative advisory, no mechanical defects, component failures, or wear-related items were recorded at the most recent inspection. Reviewing the four-year MOT history available, the Tuono has passed every test without any advisories or failures, indicating a stable and consistent maintenance trend. The absence of recurring defect categories such as suspension, braking, lighting, or exhaust issues across successive tests suggests the machine has been maintained to a roadworthy standard, or at minimum that it has not developed the kind of deterioration typically flagged at annual inspection. With a recorded mileage of 8,158 miles over a ten-year lifespan, the Tuono has averaged approximately 816 miles per year, which is exceptionally low even by motorcycle standards and far below the typical usage rate for a high-performance naked machine of this type. This very low annual mileage strongly suggests extended periods of storage or seasonal use, which carries distinct mechanical implications quite different from those of a regularly ridden vehicle. Components that degrade primarily through calendar age rather than accumulated use become the primary concern, particularly rubber and elastomer items, electrical systems, and fluids that have finite service lives regardless of how few miles have been covered. For a prospective buyer, a thorough physical inspection should prioritise the tyres, as motorcycle tyres perish and harden from age even when tread depth remains adequate. Check the DOT date codes on the sidewalls and inspect for cracking, dry rot, or sidewall stiffness, as tyres over five years old should generally be replaced regardless of remaining tread. Examine the brake discs closely for surface corrosion, pitting, or warping caused by prolonged standing, and verify that the calipers are not binding by spinning the wheels and confirming free rotation. The 12-volt battery is another critical item, as motorcycle batteries typically last only three to five years, and a unit original to 2016 would almost certainly require replacement. Ask for evidence of recent battery replacement or be prepared to budget for one, and consider fitting an optimiser or maintainer if the bike has been stored. Fluid servicing should be treated as overdue rather than mileage-dependent given the ten-year age. Engine oil, brake fluid, coolant if fitted, and fork oil all degrade over time, and even if the odometer reads modestly, the calendar-based service intervals will have been substantially exceeded. Request the service history and verify that annual or biennial fluid changes have been documented, particularly for the brake hydraulic system which is highly hygroscopic and can compromise braking performance if neglected. During a test ride, listen for any suspension clonks over bumps, which would indicate perished bushes or worn headstock bearings, and monitor for brake shudder or sponginess suggesting corroded discs or compromised hydraulic fluid. Confirm that all electrical systems, instruments, and lighting function correctly, as standing vehicles commonly develop earth faults and connector corrosion. Given the limited test data available for advisories, a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist familiar with Aprilia products would be highly advisable to assess the condition of the V4 engine, valve clearances, and chain and sprocket wear, which would not be evident from MOT records alone.