Pass rate over time
The CRUISER's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.5 points since 2008, 67.4% to 46.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CRUISER passes first time 67.9% of the time; by 30k that's 56.3%.
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 CRUISER
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
143 | 36.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
73 | 18.7 |
| brakes |
|
49 | 12.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
37 | 9.5 |
| drive system |
|
34 | 8.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
17 | 4.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
14 | 3.6 |
| body and structure |
|
9 | 2.3 |
| suspension |
|
8 | 2 |
| driving controls |
|
7 | 1.8 |
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 CRUISER beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
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 CRUISER.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (65.9% pass). Weakest: 2003 (57.4%).
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.