Pass rate over time
The modena's first-time pass rate has risen 8.4 points since 2017, 68.6% to 77.0%.
What fails on a modena
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
928 | 41.8 | 6.3× |
| brakes |
|
492 | 22.2 | 1.4× |
| tyres |
|
275 | 12.4 | 5.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
115 | 5.2 | 2.5× |
| steering |
|
112 | 5 | 4.3× |
| suspension |
|
96 | 4.3 | 1.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
95 | 4.3 | 9.0× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
53 | 2.4 | 0.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
32 | 1.4 | 2.4× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
23 | 1 | 0.1× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the modena beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 modena.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (79.8% pass). Weakest: 2014 (72.6%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
AJS modena FAQ
Is the AJS modena reliable?
The AJS modena is about average for its class: 74.9% of its 5,766 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4311 of 5426 models.
What does a modena fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 42% of all defects recorded against failed modena tests.
What is the best year of modena to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2018-registered examples do best (79.8%) and 2014 worst (72.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.