Pass rate over time
The ZOOMER 50's first-time pass rate has risen 5.4 points since 2024, 86.5% to 91.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZOOMER 50 passes first time 92.0% of the time; by 20k that's 73.0%.
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 ZOOMER 50
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 29.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 13 |
| suspension |
|
7 | 13 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 11.1 |
| tyres |
|
5 | 9.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 7.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 7.4 |
| steering |
|
3 | 5.6 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.9 |
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 ZOOMER 50 beats 4 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 ZOOMER 50.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2004 (88.5% pass). Weakest: 2004 (88.5%).
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.