Model report · 2005–2025
91.8%
first-time pass rate
3.8%
failed outright
20,149
median miles at test
293
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the BANTUM's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage BANTUM passes first time 88.4% of the time; by 20k that's 93.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a BANTUM
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 33.3 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 20 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 16.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 13.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 6.7 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 3.3 |
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 BANTUM beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (BSA BANTAM).
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 BANTUM.