Model report · 2005–2025
JAMES CADET
149cc
Petrol
Class 1
92.7%
first-time pass rate
5.2%
failed outright
14,916
median miles at test
193
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CADET
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 33.3 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 20.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 16.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 8.3 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 8.3 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 4.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 4.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 4.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CADET beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (BSA BANTAM).
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 CADET.