Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Husqvarna Te 449 vs Yamaha XV535
The Yamaha XV535 passes its MOT first time more often than the Husqvarna Te 449: 82.7% vs 82.0%, a 0.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Husqvarna Te 449 | Yamaha XV535 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 82.0% | 82.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.4% | 9.8% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -7.1 pts | -1.8 pts |
| Engine size | 450cc | 535cc |
| Rank among all models | #3181 of 5428 | #3029 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 2,319 | 15,604 |
| MOT tests analysed | 250 | 48,056 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.