HUSQVARNA TE 310
Pass rate over time
The TE 310's first-time pass rate has risen 12.2 points since 2014, 78.9% to 91.1%.
What fails on a TE 310
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
41 | 23.6 | 0.8× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
34 | 19.5 | 2.2× |
| suspension |
|
20 | 11.5 | 3.4× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
16 | 9.2 | 0.8× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
15 | 8.6 | 2.6× |
| brakes |
|
13 | 7.5 | 0.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
11 | 6.3 | 7.3× |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 6.3 | 0.5× |
| tyres |
|
7 | 4 | 1.2× |
| drive system |
|
6 | 3.4 | 0.9× |
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 TE 310 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, YAMAHA RD350, YAMAHA YP250).
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 TE 310.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2013 (82.2% pass). Weakest: 2011 (81.0%).
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.
HUSQVARNA TE 310 FAQ
Is the HUSQVARNA TE 310 reliable?
The HUSQVARNA TE 310 is less reliable than average for its class: 81.0% of its 596 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3378 of 5426 models.
What does a TE 310 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 24% of all defects recorded against failed TE 310 tests.
What is the best year of TE 310 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (82.2%) and 2012 worst (81.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.