Pass rate over time
The CANYON's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.6 points since 2006, 78.6% to 70.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CANYON passes first time 83.5% of the time; by 30k that's 76.7%.
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 CANYON
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
46 | 38.3 |
| brakes |
|
31 | 25.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 13.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
8 | 6.7 |
| drive system |
|
5 | 4.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 3.3 |
| steering |
|
3 | 2.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 2.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 1.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 1.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CANYON beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 CANYON.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1999 (80.7% pass). Weakest: 2000 (76.7%).
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.