BSA ROCKET GOLD STAR
Pass rate over time
The ROCKET GOLD STAR's first-time pass rate has risen 3.1 points since 2006, 92.6% to 95.7%.
What fails on a ROCKET GOLD STAR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
2 | 28.6 | 0.1× |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 28.6 | 0.1× |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 14.3 | 0.7× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 14.3 | 0.2× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 14.3 | — |
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 ROCKET GOLD STAR 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 ROCKET GOLD STAR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1961 (98.0% pass). Weakest: 1963 (94.2%).
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.
BSA ROCKET GOLD STAR FAQ
Is the BSA ROCKET GOLD STAR reliable?
The BSA ROCKET GOLD STAR is more reliable than average for its class: 94.8% of its 633 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #92 of 5426 models.
What does a ROCKET GOLD STAR fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 29% of all defects recorded against failed ROCKET GOLD STAR tests.
What is the best year of ROCKET GOLD STAR to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 1961-registered examples do best (98.0%) and 1963 worst (94.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.