HUSQVARNA 701
Pass rate over time
The 701's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2019 (84.3% → 83.6%).
What fails on a 701
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
45 | 50 | 3.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
11 | 12.2 | 8.2× |
| suspension |
|
10 | 11.1 | 2.1× |
| brakes |
|
9 | 10 | 0.2× |
| tyres |
|
6 | 6.7 | 1.3× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 4.4 | 3.8× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 3.3 | 0.8× |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.2 | 0.4× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the 701 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 701.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (91.1% pass). Weakest: 2016 (83.9%).
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.
HUSQVARNA 701 FAQ
Is the HUSQVARNA 701 reliable?
The HUSQVARNA 701 is about average for its class: 84.9% of its 582 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2515 of 5426 models.
What does a 701 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 50% of all defects recorded against failed 701 tests.