Pass rate over time
The ABRUZZI's first-time pass rate has risen 3.8 points since 2017, 74.0% to 77.8%.
What fails on a ABRUZZI
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
114 | 39.3 | 7.7× |
| brakes |
|
56 | 19.3 | 1.6× |
| suspension |
|
40 | 13.8 | 7.5× |
| tyres |
|
29 | 10 | 5.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
18 | 6.2 | 16.4× |
| steering |
|
13 | 4.5 | 4.8× |
| structure and attachments |
|
8 | 2.8 | 1.5× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 2.4 | 0.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 1.4 | 2.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 0.3 | 0.1× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ABRUZZI beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 ABRUZZI.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2016 (71.7% pass). Weakest: 2014 (62.1%).
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.
NECO ABRUZZI FAQ
Is the NECO ABRUZZI reliable?
The NECO ABRUZZI is less reliable than average for its class: 70.3% of its 599 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4704 of 5426 models.
What does a ABRUZZI fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 39% of all defects recorded against failed ABRUZZI tests.
What is the best year of ABRUZZI to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2016-registered examples do best (71.7%) and 2014 worst (62.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.