Pass rate over time
The ARAGON 50's first-time pass rate has risen 2.6 points since 2011, 60.3% to 62.9%.
What fails on a ARAGON 50
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
78 | 34.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
54 | 23.8 |
| brakes |
|
45 | 19.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 4.8 |
| body and structure |
|
10 | 4.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 4 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
8 | 3.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 0.9 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 0.4 |
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 50 beats 0 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 50.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (66.7% pass). Weakest: 2008 (60.6%).
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.