PEUGEOT ZENITH M
Pass rate over time
The ZENITH M's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (70.3% → 71.0%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZENITH M passes first time 68.4% of the time; by 20k that's 54.8%.
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 ZENITH M
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
64 | 33.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
54 | 28.6 |
| brakes |
|
25 | 13.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
22 | 11.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 5.8 |
| body and structure |
|
7 | 3.7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 1.1 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 1.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 0.5 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 0.5 |
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 ZENITH M 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 ZENITH M.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1999 (69.0% pass). Weakest: 2000 (65.6%).
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.