Model report · 2005–2025
VMOTO TS1
Electric
Class 2
71.1%
first-time pass rate
16.5%
failed outright
1,799
median miles at test
121
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2024–2025
The TS1's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.0 points since 2024, 80.0% to 60.0%.
What fails on a TS1
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 31.9 |
| brakes |
|
11 | 23.4 |
| steering |
|
8 | 17 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 12.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 10.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 4.3 |
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 TS1 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, KAWASAKI ZX-6R, BMW R1150).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k 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 TS1.