Model report · 2005–2025
BSA A65 ROCKET
650cc
Petrol
Class 2
90.3%
first-time pass rate
6.5%
failed outright
7,845
median miles at test
62
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a A65 ROCKET
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
3 | 37.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 25 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 12.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the A65 ROCKET beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA SHADOW).
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 A65 ROCKET.