VICTORY VEGAS

1634cc Petrol Class 2

#798 of 5426 overall #7 of 13 VICTORYs #489 of 2787 other bikes

90.5%

first-time pass rate

4.4%

failed outright

10,658

median miles at test

2,675

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The VEGAS's first-time pass rate has risen 5.3 points since 2009, 83.7% to 89.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the VEGAS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VEGAS passes first time 92.8% of the time; by 40k that's 86.7%.

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 VEGAS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	41	23.8	0.7×
lighting and signalling	27	15.7	0.1×
brakes	25	14.5	0.2×
tyres	17	9.9	0.9×
reg plates and vin	17	9.9	0.7×
tyres and wheels	11	6.4	0.2×
suspension	10	5.8	0.5×
Identification of the vehicle	10	5.8	1.6×
fuel and exhaust	7	4.1	0.3×
steering	7	4.1	0.6×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VEGAS beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, SUZUKI GSF1200, YAMAHA XJR1300).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests YAMAHA XJR1300 87.4% pass · 95.1k tests SUZUKI GSX1400 88.3% pass · 56.8k 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 VEGAS.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2004 (93.5% pass). Weakest: 2008 (85.7%).

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.

VICTORY VEGAS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the VICTORY VEGAS reliable?

The VICTORY VEGAS is more reliable than average for its class: 90.5% of its 2,675 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #798 of 5426 models.

What does a VEGAS fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 24% of all defects recorded against failed VEGAS tests.

What is the best year of VEGAS to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (93.5%) and 2008 worst (85.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VEGAS last?

The median VEGAS shows 10,658 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 86.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.