Model report · 2005–2025
FRANCIS BARNETT PLOVER
150cc
Petrol
Class 1
84.8%
first-time pass rate
6.5%
failed outright
10,370
median miles at test
92
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a PLOVER
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 38.9 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 22.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 5.6 |
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 PLOVER beats 0 of its 1 closest rivals (BSA BANTAM).
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 PLOVER.