Model report · 2005–2025
VELOSOLEX S3800
49cc
Petrol
Class 1
88.4%
first-time pass rate
8.1%
failed outright
296
median miles at test
198
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a S3800
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
10 | 30.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 18.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 12.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 12.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 9.1 |
| wheels |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 3 |
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 S3800 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
65.2% pass · 83.7k tests
PIAGGIO
ZIP
71.3% pass · 79.0k tests
PIAGGIO
NRG
65.5% pass · 40.5k tests
PEUGEOT
VIVACITY
70.4% pass · 29.7k 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 S3800.