Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Kymco Super 8 vs Peugeot Vivacity
The Kymco Super 8 passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 75.9% vs 70.4%, a 5.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Kymco Super 8 | Peugeot Vivacity |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 75.9% | 70.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 16.1% | 21.7% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +4.9 pts | -0.9 pts |
| Engine size | 50cc | 49cc |
| Rank among all models | #4197 of 5428 | #4699 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 11,684 | 11,162 |
| MOT tests analysed | 548 | 29,731 |
| 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 | Kymco Super 8 | Peugeot Vivacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Brakes | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| Steering & suspension | 4.2% | 10.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Structure & body | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 1.6% | 1.9% |
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 | Kymco Super 8 | Peugeot Vivacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 80.0% | 66.2% |
| 2013 | 68.1% | 68.2% |
| 2014 | 78.9% | 66.3% |
| 2015 | 75.9% | 68.7% |
| 2016 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| 2017 | 73.2% | 71.8% |
| 2018 | 67.7% | 74.1% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Kymco Super 8 | Peugeot Vivacity |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 81.9% | 76.6% |
| 10k-20k miles | 76.2% | 67.9% |
| 20k-30k miles | 59.3% | 60.8% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Kymco Super 8 vs Peugeot Vivacity FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Kymco Super 8 or the Peugeot Vivacity?
The Kymco Super 8 passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 75.9% vs 70.4%, a 5.5-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Kymco Super 8 still comes out ahead: +4.9 points vs comparable bikes for the Kymco Super 8, -0.9 for the Peugeot Vivacity. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Kymco Super 8 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 8.6% of Kymco Super 8 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (6.4%).
What does the Peugeot Vivacity fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 11.5% of Peugeot Vivacity MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (10.5%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Kymco Super 8 or the Peugeot Vivacity?
At 20k-30k miles the Peugeot Vivacity passes first time more often: 59.3% for the Kymco Super 8 vs 60.8% for the Peugeot Vivacity.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.