Pass rate over time
The EVO's first-time pass rate has risen 9.0 points since 2017, 85.7% to 94.7%.
What fails on a EVO
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| suspension |
|
16 | 19.8 | 1.6× |
| tyres |
|
14 | 17.3 | 1.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
14 | 17.3 | 5.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
10 | 12.3 | 5.7× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 7.4 | 0.3× |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 7.4 | 0.1× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 6.2 | 0.4× |
| brakes |
|
4 | 4.9 | 0.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 3.7 | 0.1× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 3.7 | 0.1× |
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 EVO beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA RD350, YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F).
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 EVO.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (95.3% pass). Weakest: 2010 (87.0%).
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 EVO FAQ
Is the BETA EVO reliable?
The BETA EVO is more reliable than average for its class: 90.7% of its 953 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #746 of 5426 models.
What does a EVO fail its MOT on most?
suspension — 20% of all defects recorded against failed EVO tests.
What is the best year of EVO to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (95.3%) and 2010 worst (87.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.