Pass rate over time
The VITALITY's first-time pass rate has fallen 16.9 points since 2009, 91.2% to 74.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VITALITY passes first time 82.6% of the time; by 20k that's 69.9%.
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 VITALITY
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
50 | 32.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
32 | 20.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
28 | 18.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
17 | 11.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
13 | 8.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 2.6 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 1.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 1.3 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 1.3 |
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 VITALITY beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 VITALITY.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (89.7% pass). Weakest: 2004 (62.7%).
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.