JAWA 350

343cc Petrol Class 2

#2572 of 5426 overall #4 of 7 JAWAs #1617 of 2787 other bikes

84.7%

first-time pass rate

8.1%

failed outright

9,003

median miles at test

444

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2008–2016

The 350's first-time pass rate has risen 15.9 points since 2008, 77.4% to 93.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 350's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 350 passes first time 84.6% of the time; by 20k that's 88.2%.

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 350

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
brakes	21	24.4
lighting and signalling	18	20.9
steering and suspension	17	19.8
sidecar	7	8.1
tyres and wheels	7	8.1
drive system	4	4.7
driving controls	3	3.5
steering	3	3.5
structure and attachments	3	3.5
fuel and exhaust	3	3.5

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 350 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).

SUZUKI AN400 86.2% pass · 27.1k tests SUZUKI DR-Z400S 80.4% pass · 26.8k tests YAMAHA RD350 86.3% pass · 19.6k tests KAWASAKI ZXR400 73.1% pass · 14.2k tests

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 350.