Model report · 2005–2025
AJS DD100E
98cc
Petrol
Class 1
72.6%
first-time pass rate
20.3%
failed outright
3,217
median miles at test
197
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a DD100E
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
69 | 43.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
28 | 17.7 |
| brakes |
|
25 | 15.8 |
| drive system |
|
11 | 7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 5.1 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 3.8 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
3 | 1.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 1.9 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 1.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 1.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the DD100E beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA C90, HONDA CG125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
C90
79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DD100E.