Pass rate over time
The XP6 T's first-time pass rate has fallen 12.5 points since 2008, 50.0% to 37.5%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XP6 T passes first time 62.9% of the time; by 20k that's 49.4%.
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 XP6 T
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
269 | 39.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
158 | 23.3 |
| brakes |
|
99 | 14.6 |
| drive system |
|
58 | 8.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
28 | 4.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
18 | 2.7 |
| body and structure |
|
17 | 2.5 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
16 | 2.4 |
| driving controls |
|
12 | 1.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 0.3 |
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 XP6 T beats 0 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 XP6 T.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2004 (52.3% pass). Weakest: 2003 (46.3%).
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.