Pass rate over time
The ALP's first-time pass rate has risen 12.5 points since 2006, 71.4% to 83.9%.
What fails on a ALP
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
26 | 25.7 | 0.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
25 | 24.8 | 0.9× |
| brakes |
|
17 | 16.8 | 0.5× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
11 | 10.9 | 2.2× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 6.9 | 0.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 5 | 0.4× |
| suspension |
|
4 | 4 | 0.6× |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2 | 0.6× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 2 | 0.2× |
| drive system |
|
2 | 2 | 0.4× |
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 ALP beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
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 ALP.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2004 (81.4% pass). Weakest: 2001 (70.9%).
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.
BETA ALP FAQ
Is the BETA ALP reliable?
The BETA ALP is more reliable than average for its class: 79.7% of its 646 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3647 of 5426 models.
What does a ALP fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 26% of all defects recorded against failed ALP tests.
What is the best year of ALP to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2004-registered examples do best (81.4%) and 2001 worst (70.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.