VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
Pass rate over time
The CROSS COUNTRY's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2017 (96.8% → 96.7%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CROSS COUNTRY passes first time 92.3% of the time; by 30k that's 87.5%.
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 CROSS COUNTRY
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
6 | 30 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 25 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 15 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 10 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 5 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 5 |
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 CROSS COUNTRY beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA XJR1300, SUZUKI GSX1400, SUZUKI GSX1300R).
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 CROSS COUNTRY.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (100.0% pass). Weakest: 2014 (90.6%).
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.