Honda CB1300 vs Aprilia Tuono

The Honda CB1300 passes its MOT first time more often than the Aprilia Tuono: 89.3% vs 88.4%, a 0.9-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Honda CB1300	Aprilia Tuono
First-time pass rate	89.3%	88.4%
Outright fail rate	5.0%	5.5%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+4.5 pts	+2.3 pts
Engine size	1,284cc	998cc
Rank among all models	#1180 of 5428	#1478 of 5428
Median miles at test	15,887	11,489
MOT tests analysed	25,878	34,724
Most common failure	brakes	brakes

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.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Honda CB1300	Aprilia Tuono
Lights & signalling	1.6%	2.5%
Brakes	1.4%	1.5%
Steering & suspension	1.5%	1.2%
Tyres & wheels	1.5%	1.1%
Structure & body	0.2%	0.6%
Drive system	0.1%	0.3%
Fuel & exhaust	0.2%	0.2%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Honda CB1300	Aprilia Tuono
2018	89.7%	88.7%
2019	89.7%	89.4%
2020	89.5%	90.5%
2021	88.7%	90.2%
2022	89.5%	89.9%
2023	89.2%	90.4%
2024	90.4%	91.3%
2025	90.4%	90.3%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Honda CB1300	Aprilia Tuono
0k-10k miles	91.9%	90.7%
10k-20k miles	90.2%	87.2%
20k-30k miles	87.8%	86.2%
30k-40k miles	84.9%	84.6%
40k-50k miles	84.8%	82.1%
50k-60k miles	82.9%	85.7%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Honda CB1300 vs Aprilia Tuono FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Honda CB1300 or the Aprilia Tuono?

The Honda CB1300 passes its MOT first time more often than the Aprilia Tuono: 89.3% vs 88.4%, a 0.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CB1300 still comes out ahead: +4.5 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda CB1300, +2.3 for the Aprilia Tuono. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Honda CB1300 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 1.6% of Honda CB1300 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.5%).

What does the Aprilia Tuono fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 2.5% of Aprilia Tuono MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.5%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda CB1300 or the Aprilia Tuono?

At 50k-60k miles the Aprilia Tuono passes first time more often: 82.9% for the Honda CB1300 vs 85.7% for the Aprilia Tuono.

HONDA CB1300 89.3% pass · 25.9k tests APRILIA TUONO 88.4% pass · 34.7k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.