Pass rate over time
The SHERCO's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.7 points since 2019, 87.1% to 85.4%.
What fails on a SHERCO
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
10 | 25.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
9 | 23.1 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 12.8 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 10.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 7.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 5.1 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 5.1 |
| steering |
|
2 | 5.1 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 2.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 2.6 |
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 SHERCO beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CRF250).
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 SHERCO.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2016 (86.2% pass). Weakest: 2016 (86.2%).
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.