Pass rate over time
The CX650's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (86.0% → 85.1%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CX650 passes first time 84.1% of the time; by 40k that's 85.5%.
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 CX650
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
15 | 22.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 18.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 15.2 |
| suspension |
|
10 | 15.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 10.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 6.1 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 4.5 |
| steering |
|
2 | 3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.5 |
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 CX650 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 CX650.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1985 (88.3% pass). Weakest: 1984 (86.0%).
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.