MOTO MORINI 3 1/2

344cc Petrol Class 2

81.3%

first-time pass rate

9.9%

failed outright

27,836

median miles at test

182

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a 3 1/2

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	13	29.5
steering and suspension	10	22.7
brakes	7	15.9
drive system	5	11.4
tyres and wheels	2	4.5
tyres and wheels	2	4.5
body and structure	2	4.5
steering and suspension	1	2.3
fuel and exhaust	1	2.3
driving controls	1	2.3

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 3 1/2 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).

SUZUKI AN400 86.2% pass · 27.1k tests SUZUKI DR-Z400S 80.4% pass · 26.8k tests YAMAHA RD350 86.3% pass · 19.6k tests KAWASAKI ZXR400 73.1% pass · 14.2k tests

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 3 1/2.