HUSQVARNA TE510
Pass rate over time
The TE510's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.2 points since 2008, 82.5% to 81.3%.
What fails on a TE510
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
112 | 42.6 | 1.7× |
| steering and suspension |
|
51 | 19.4 | 1.5× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
36 | 13.7 | 5.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
23 | 8.7 | 1.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 4.2 | 0.4× |
| brakes |
|
10 | 3.8 | 0.3× |
| suspension |
|
7 | 2.7 | 0.9× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 2.3 | 0.9× |
| drive system |
|
4 | 1.5 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
3 | 1.1 | 0.6× |
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 TE510 beats 1 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 TE510.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (84.1% pass). Weakest: 2004 (70.4%).
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 TE510 FAQ
Is the HUSQVARNA TE510 reliable?
The HUSQVARNA TE510 is less reliable than average for its class: 77.6% of its 724 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3963 of 5426 models.
What does a TE510 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 43% of all defects recorded against failed TE510 tests.
What is the best year of TE510 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (84.1%) and 2004 worst (70.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.