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VX12 EKE

2012 Aprilia Tuono

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,519 mi
Last recorded32,519 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Aprilia Tuono9,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 EKE
MakeAprilia
ModelTuono
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 32,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 32,517 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 28,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 27,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 25,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,059 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 24,047 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 19,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 38,341 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Indicator insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 20,471 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 May 2015 12,383 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 12,383 miles

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

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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VX12 EKE is a 2012 Aprilia Tuono in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Aprilia Tuono models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 9,233 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 VX12 EKE, 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 14 years old, this Aprilia Tuono is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX12 EKE is a 2012 Aprilia Tuono, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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