CCM 404DS

404cc Petrol Class 2

#3881 of 5426 overall #8 of 14 CCMs #2459 of 2787 other bikes

78.2%

first-time pass rate

10.2%

failed outright

5,466

median miles at test

2,554

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2025

The 404DS's first-time pass rate has risen 8.0 points since 2006, 82.9% to 90.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 404DS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 404DS passes first time 80.7% of the time; by 40k that's 58.8%.

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 404DS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	224	36.2	1.2×
steering and suspension	137	22.1	1.2×
reg plates and vin	54	8.7	3.0×
tyres and wheels	42	6.8	0.7×
suspension	40	6.5	1.3×
lamps and reflectors	40	6.5	0.6×
brakes	38	6.1	0.3×
drive system	22	3.6	0.9×
fuel and exhaust	11	1.8	0.6×
structure and attachments	11	1.8	0.5×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 404DS beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, SUZUKI GS500, SUZUKI AN400).

KAWASAKI ER5 77.4% pass · 53.1k tests SUZUKI GS500 76.4% pass · 44.9k tests SUZUKI AN400 86.2% pass · 27.1k tests SUZUKI DR-Z400S 80.4% pass · 26.8k 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 404DS.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2009 (87.5% pass). Weakest: 2004 (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.

CCM 404DS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the CCM 404DS reliable?

The CCM 404DS is less reliable than average for its class: 78.2% of its 2,554 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3881 of 5426 models.

What does a 404DS fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 36% of all defects recorded against failed 404DS tests.

What is the best year of 404DS to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (87.5%) and 2004 worst (76.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 404DS last?

The median 404DS shows 5,466 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 58.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.