Pass rate over time
The BT 49's first-time pass rate has risen 15.4 points since 2011, 52.9% to 68.3%.
What fails on a BT 49
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
152 | 19 | 1.6× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
145 | 18.1 | 4.7× |
| brakes |
|
138 | 17.3 | 1.8× |
| steering and suspension |
|
82 | 10.3 | 1.5× |
| suspension |
|
65 | 8.1 | 5.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
63 | 7.9 | 5.2× |
| tyres |
|
54 | 6.8 | 5.0× |
| steering |
|
51 | 6.4 | 8.6× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
29 | 3.6 | 1.0× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
20 | 2.5 | 1.8× |
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 BT 49 beats 2 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 BT 49.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (71.6% pass). Weakest: 2008 (57.1%).
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.
BAOTIAN BT 49 FAQ
Is the BAOTIAN BT 49 reliable?
The BAOTIAN BT 49 is less reliable than average for its class: 67.6% of its 1,236 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4875 of 5426 models.
What does a BT 49 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 19% of all defects recorded against failed BT 49 tests.
What is the best year of BT 49 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (71.6%) and 2008 worst (57.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.