2006 Aprilia Tuono 1.0L Petrol · CU56 EGE

This 2006 Aprilia Tuono shows a concerning trend of increasing maintenance requirements despite its low annual mileage. While the bike has only covered 14,484 miles in two decades, the most recent MOT from June 2025 indicates that the machine is beginning to suffer from neglect or accelerated wear on consumables. The history shows a clear shift from clean passes between 2022 and 2023 to multiple advisories in the last two years. The 2025 MOT flagged both front and rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and noted that the front brake pads are near their minimum thickness. Most importantly, the rear brake was flagged for grabbing, which is a significant safety concern that suggests the braking system may have seized or degraded due to long periods of standing or lack of proper lubrication. The low mileage relative to the bike's age is a double-edged sword. While the engine has seen limited use, the recurring tyre and brake issues suggest that the bike has been ridden harder recently or, more likely, has not been serviced adequately to account for its age. Rubber components and hydraulic systems often perish when a vehicle sits idle for extended periods, and the current state of the brakes is a direct symptom of this. You should inspect the bike's service history to see if the brake fluid has been flushed recently, as the grabbing rear brake is a red flag for contaminated or old fluid. Check the condition of all rubber hoses and seals, as these are prone to dry rot on low-mileage machines of this vintage.