Model report · 2005–2025
BSA D7 BANTAM
175cc
Petrol
Class 1
81.7%
first-time pass rate
7.3%
failed outright
17,045
median miles at test
82
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a D7 BANTAM
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 30 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 20 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 20 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 10 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 10 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 5 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 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 D7 BANTAM beats 0 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 D7 BANTAM.