Pass rate over time
The ALEX ONE's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.0 points since 2020, 83.9% to 78.9%.
What fails on a ALEX ONE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
99 | 32.4 | 2.7× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
73 | 23.9 | 6.0× |
| suspension |
|
60 | 19.6 | 10.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
26 | 8.5 | 5.9× |
| steering |
|
21 | 6.9 | 8.9× |
| tyres |
|
19 | 6.2 | 4.6× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
6 | 2 | 6.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 0.7 | 1.6× |
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 ALEX ONE beats 3 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 ALEX ONE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (76.9% pass). Weakest: 2019 (68.4%).
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.
NECO ALEX ONE FAQ
Is the NECO ALEX ONE reliable?
The NECO ALEX ONE is about average for its class: 72.7% of its 542 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4521 of 5426 models.
What does a ALEX ONE fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 32% of all defects recorded against failed ALEX ONE tests.
What is the best year of ALEX ONE to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (76.9%) and 2019 worst (68.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.