Model report · 2005–2025
87.0%
first-time pass rate
8.9%
failed outright
25,250
median miles at test
247
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the PC's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage PC passes first time 91.0% of the time; by 40k that's 87.9%.
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 PC
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
21 | 36.8 |
| brakes |
|
12 | 21.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
9 | 15.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 14 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 5.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 1.8 |
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 PC beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
HONDA
VFR800 FI
86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 PC.