Head-to-head · 2005–2025
APRILIA TUONO vs BMW R nineT
The BMW R nineT passes its MOT first time more often than the APRILIA TUONO — 92.7% vs 88.4%, a 4.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | APRILIA TUONO | BMW R nineT |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.4% | 92.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Median miles at test | 11,489 | 5,254 |
| MOT tests analysed | 34,724 | 18,322 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lamps and reflectors |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.