Model report · 2005–2025
ARTISAN EV
Electric
Class 2
81.8%
first-time pass rate
14.8%
failed outright
1,249
median miles at test
88
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a EV
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 31 |
| brakes |
|
8 | 27.6 |
| steering |
|
6 | 20.7 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 3.4 |
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 EV beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, KAWASAKI ZX-6R, BMW R1150).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k 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 EV.