Model report · 2005–2025
84.2%
first-time pass rate
10.2%
failed outright
3,762
median miles at test
431
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2018–2025
The RM's first-time pass rate has fallen 15.7 points since 2018, 90.0% to 74.3%.
What fails on a RM
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
34 | 23.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
22 | 15.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 11 |
| suspension |
|
15 | 10.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 8.3 |
| tyres |
|
10 | 6.9 |
| wheels |
|
10 | 6.9 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
9 | 6.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 6.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
8 | 5.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the RM beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k tests
GILERA
RUNNER
70.8% pass · 69.9k tests
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 RM.