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AE08 BAU

2008 Aprilia Tuono

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,278 mi
Last recorded16,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Tuono12,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 BAU
MakeAprilia
ModelTuono
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 16,278 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,335 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 15,318 miles

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced Front brake control (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 12,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 12,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 12,151 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 11,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 10,521 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 10,521 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2017 9,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,045 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,011 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 9,011 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 4,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2011 4,973 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front wheel in backwards

How Reliable is the Aprilia Tuono?

Based on 42,169 MOT tests across 4,655 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
871
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
4,655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 230
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 112
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 101
Drive chain excessively loose 63
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AE08 BAU is a 2008 Aprilia Tuono in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Tuono models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 12,151 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia Tuono fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Tuono typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia Tuono is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 BAU registered?

AE08 BAU is a 2008 Aprilia Tuono, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AE08 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 BAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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