The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
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
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
| Component group | Share of defects | 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
On first-time pass rate the 02 ESPRO 70 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, KAWASAKI ZX-6R, BMW R1150).
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.
Compare with any bike
Pass rate by registration year
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
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 5428 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.
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