Pass rate over time
The CITY COM 300's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.7 points since 2014, 86.7% to 80.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CITY COM 300 passes first time 89.9% of the time; by 20k that's 82.1%.
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 CITY COM 300
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
23 | 29.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
16 | 20.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 14.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
9 | 11.5 |
| suspension |
|
9 | 11.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 9 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.3 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 1.3 |
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 CITY COM 300 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
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 CITY COM 300.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (83.1% pass). Weakest: 2011 (81.3%).
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.