Model report · 2005–2025
95.1%
first-time pass rate
1.3%
failed outright
10,096
median miles at test
387
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2012
The 18's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.1 points since 2006, 95.3% to 91.2%.
What fails on a 18
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
4 | 30.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 23.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 23.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 7.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 7.7 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 7.7 |
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 18 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
SUZUKI
SV650S
80.6% pass · 84.6k 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 18.