Pass rate over time
The XTRAINER's first-time pass rate has risen 4.9 points since 2019, 79.5% to 84.4%.
What fails on a XTRAINER
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
212 | 40.7 | 3.7× |
| suspension |
|
94 | 18 | 5.1× |
| tyres |
|
50 | 9.6 | 3.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
45 | 8.6 | 9.9× |
| brakes |
|
41 | 7.9 | 0.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
36 | 6.9 | 10.0× |
| structure and attachments |
|
24 | 4.6 | 1.4× |
| steering |
|
9 | 1.7 | 1.1× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 1 | 0.1× |
| wheels |
|
5 | 1 | 4.3× |
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 XTRAINER beats 2 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 XTRAINER.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2015 (88.0% pass). Weakest: 2018 (77.8%).
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 XTRAINER FAQ
Is the BETA XTRAINER reliable?
The BETA XTRAINER is less reliable than average for its class: 81.2% of its 1,959 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3334 of 5426 models.
What does a XTRAINER fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 41% of all defects recorded against failed XTRAINER tests.
What is the best year of XTRAINER to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2015-registered examples do best (88.0%) and 2018 worst (77.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.