Model report · 2005–2025
CAGIVA RIVER-600
601cc
Petrol
Class 2
72.2%
first-time pass rate
15.1%
failed outright
16,355
median miles at test
212
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the RIVER-600's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage RIVER-600 passes first time 70.3% of the time; by 30k that's 77.4%.
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 RIVER-600
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
22 | 28.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
21 | 26.9 |
| brakes |
|
15 | 19.2 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 7.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 6.4 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 5.1 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 1.3 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.3 |
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 RIVER-600 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
HONDA
VFR800 FI
86.7% pass · 89.4k tests
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 RIVER-600.