Model report · 2005–2025
METISSE DESERT RACER
650cc
Petrol
Class 2
96.4%
first-time pass rate
1.2%
failed outright
30
median miles at test
83
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a DESERT RACER
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 100 |
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 DESERT RACER beats 2 of its 2 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER 800, YAMAHA XT 660 Z TENERE).
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 DESERT RACER.