Pass rate over time
The SUPERMOTO's first-time pass rate has risen 13.5 points since 2013, 77.4% to 90.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SUPERMOTO passes first time 85.9% of the time; by 20k that's 87.5%.
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 SUPERMOTO
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 40 |
| tyres |
|
6 | 13.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 11.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 8.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 6.7 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 4.4 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 4.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 4.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 4.4 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 2.2 |
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 SUPERMOTO beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 SUPERMOTO.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (86.8% pass). Weakest: 2010 (83.5%).
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.