Pass rate over time
The ARAGON's first-time pass rate has risen 8.3 points since 2011, 65.0% to 73.3%.
What fails on a ARAGON
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
81 | 33.1 |
| brakes |
|
60 | 24.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
29 | 11.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
23 | 9.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 5.3 |
| steering |
|
11 | 4.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
8 | 3.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
8 | 3.3 |
| tyres |
|
7 | 2.9 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 2 |
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 ARAGON beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 ARAGON.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2014 (74.6% pass). Weakest: 2007 (58.3%).
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.