Model report · 2005–2025
78.6%
first-time pass rate
13.9%
failed outright
7,168
median miles at test
294
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the V80's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage V80 passes first time 80.8% of the time; by 20k that's 69.4%.
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 V80
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
72 | 60.5 |
| brakes |
|
19 | 16 |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 9.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 6.7 |
| body and structure |
|
5 | 4.2 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 1.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 0.8 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
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 V80 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA C90, HONDA SCV100, YAMAHA YQ100).
HONDA
C90
79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
HONDA
SCV100
70.7% pass · 31.3k tests
YAMAHA
YQ100
64.7% pass · 7,747 tests
YAMAHA
RXS100
68.0% pass · 6,955 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 V80.