Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Husaberg Fe 450 vs Yamaha XV535
The Yamaha XV535 passes its MOT first time more often than the Husaberg Fe 450: 82.7% vs 77.8%, a 4.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Husaberg Fe 450 | Yamaha XV535 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 77.8% | 82.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 12.9% | 9.8% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -10.2 pts | -1.8 pts |
| Engine size | 449cc | 535cc |
| Rank among all models | #3940 of 5428 | #3029 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 2,695 | 15,604 |
| MOT tests analysed | 684 | 48,056 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Husaberg Fe 450 | Yamaha XV535 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| Steering & suspension | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Brakes | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Structure & body | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Drive system | 0.7% | 0.0% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Husaberg Fe 450 | Yamaha XV535 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 76.2% | 81.8% |
| 2012 | 70.2% | 83.1% |
| 2013 | 81.3% | 81.6% |
| 2014 | 86.5% | 81.2% |
| 2015 | 82.6% | 80.1% |
| 2016 | 75.0% | 84.2% |
| 2017 | 65.6% | 83.9% |
| 2019 | 82.9% | 84.8% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Husaberg Fe 450 vs Yamaha XV535 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Husaberg Fe 450 or the Yamaha XV535?
The Yamaha XV535 passes its MOT first time more often than the Husaberg Fe 450: 82.7% vs 77.8%, a 4.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Yamaha XV535 still comes out ahead: -10.2 points vs comparable bikes for the Husaberg Fe 450, -1.8 for the Yamaha XV535. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Husaberg Fe 450 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 7.3% of Husaberg Fe 450 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (5.1%).
What does the Yamaha XV535 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.8% of Yamaha XV535 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (3.5%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.