ASKOLL 02 ESPRO 70

Electric Class 2

#62 of 5426 overall #1 of 1 ASKOLLs #39 of 2787 other bikes

95.2%

first-time pass rate

2.0%

failed outright

16,097

median miles at test

502

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2024–2025

The 02 ESPRO 70's first-time pass rate has risen 6.2 points since 2024, 92.0% to 98.2%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 02 ESPRO 70's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage 02 ESPRO 70 passes first time 93.8% of the time; by 30k that's 93.3%.

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 02 ESPRO 70

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	7	50	0.9×
brakes	3	21.4	0.1×
steering	2	14.3	1.0×
tyres	1	7.1	0.3×
wheels	1	7.1	3.3×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 02 ESPRO 70 beats 4 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 02 ESPRO 70.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2022 (100.0% pass). Weakest: 2021 (93.5%).

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.

ASKOLL 02 ESPRO 70 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the ASKOLL 02 ESPRO 70 reliable?

The ASKOLL 02 ESPRO 70 is more reliable than average for its class: 95.2% of its 502 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #62 of 5426 models.

What does a 02 ESPRO 70 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 50% of all defects recorded against failed 02 ESPRO 70 tests.

What is the best year of 02 ESPRO 70 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2022-registered examples do best (100.0%) and 2021 worst (93.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 02 ESPRO 70 last?

The median 02 ESPRO 70 shows 16,097 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 93.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.