Model report · 2005–2025
79.1%
first-time pass rate
13.9%
failed outright
19,304
median miles at test
296
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the VS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage VS passes first time 84.6% of the time; by 40k that's 64.5%.
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 VS
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
35 | 34.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
19 | 18.6 |
| brakes |
|
13 | 12.7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
11 | 10.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 6.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 4.9 |
| body and structure |
|
4 | 3.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 2.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 2.9 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2 |
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 VS beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k 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 VS.