PIONEER PULSE
Pass rate over time
The PULSE's first-time pass rate has risen 1.9 points since 2011, 46.7% to 48.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage PULSE passes first time 52.8% of the time; by 20k that's 69.7%.
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 PULSE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
131 | 35.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
70 | 18.8 |
| brakes |
|
67 | 18 |
| drive system |
|
37 | 9.9 |
| body and structure |
|
19 | 5.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
17 | 4.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 2.4 |
| driving controls |
|
8 | 2.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 1.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 1.9 |
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 PULSE beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 PULSE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (53.6% pass). Weakest: 2007 (47.5%).
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.