Model report · 2005–2025
NECO LOLA 50
49cc
Petrol
Class 1
80.6%
first-time pass rate
13.4%
failed outright
2,251
median miles at test
186
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2022–2025
The LOLA 50's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.9 points since 2022, 86.7% to 84.8%.
What fails on a LOLA 50
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
17 | 37.8 |
| suspension |
|
9 | 20 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 13.3 |
| steering |
|
4 | 8.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 8.9 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 6.7 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 4.4 |
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 LOLA 50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
65.2% pass · 83.7k tests
PIAGGIO
ZIP
71.3% pass · 79.0k tests
PIAGGIO
NRG
65.5% pass · 40.5k tests
PEUGEOT
VIVACITY
70.4% pass · 29.7k 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 LOLA 50.