Pass rate over time
The 690 LC4's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.7 points since 2011, 85.0% to 83.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 690 LC4 passes first time 84.2% of the time; by 20k that's 75.0%.
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 690 LC4
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
15 | 25 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 20 |
| brakes |
|
7 | 11.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 10 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 10 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 6.7 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 6.7 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 5 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 3.3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.7 |
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 690 LC4 beats 2 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 690 LC4.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (84.1% pass). Weakest: 2009 (81.7%).
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.