Model report · 2005–2025
WK BIKES COLT 50
48cc
Petrol
Class 1
64.2%
first-time pass rate
25.7%
failed outright
3,563
median miles at test
148
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2024–2025
The COLT 50's first-time pass rate has risen 14.2 points since 2024, 55.0% to 69.2%.
What fails on a COLT 50
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
39 | 31.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
38 | 30.4 |
| steering |
|
16 | 12.8 |
| brakes |
|
14 | 11.2 |
| suspension |
|
7 | 5.6 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
5 | 4 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 2.4 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 1.6 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 0.8 |
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 COLT 50 beats 0 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 COLT 50.