HYOSUNG HYPER
Pass rate over time
The HYPER's first-time pass rate has risen 7.0 points since 2006, 59.7% to 66.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage HYPER passes first time 68.9% of the time; by 20k that's 29.0%.
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 HYPER
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
91 | 35.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
88 | 34.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
35 | 13.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 7.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
10 | 3.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 1.9 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 1.2 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 0.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 0.8 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.4 |
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 HYPER beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 HYPER.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (63.8% pass). Weakest: 2001 (58.2%).
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.