Pass rate over time
The RALLY's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.6 points since 2006, 75.3% to 72.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage RALLY passes first time 75.7% of the time; by 20k that's 68.7%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a RALLY
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
55 | 25.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
53 | 24.2 |
| brakes |
|
53 | 24.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
22 | 10 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
15 | 6.8 |
| body and structure |
|
7 | 3.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 2.7 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
4 | 1.8 |
| steering |
|
2 | 0.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 0.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the RALLY beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 RALLY.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (73.2% pass). Weakest: 2003 (68.5%).
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.