Pass rate over time
The BUXY's first-time pass rate has fallen 10.4 points since 2006, 71.7% to 61.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage BUXY passes first time 75.0% of the time; by 20k that's 65.7%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a BUXY
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
93 | 41.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
54 | 24 |
| brakes |
|
37 | 16.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
13 | 5.8 |
| body and structure |
|
8 | 3.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
8 | 3.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 3.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 0.9 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 0.9 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the BUXY beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 BUXY.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1996 (73.9% pass). Weakest: 1997 (64.5%).
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.