Direct Bikes Unclassified
MotorcycleFrom 710 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, steering head bearings have excessive wear or play, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 45 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 45 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 36 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 29 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 19 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 14 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 13 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 69.8% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2016 | 60% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2015 | 68.7% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, steering head bearings have excessive wear or play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 2,481 and 6,842 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Common questions
What is the Direct Bikes Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Direct Bikes Unclassified has a 68% MOT pass rate based on 710 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Direct Bikes Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Direct Bikes Unclassified is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 45 failures. Other common issues include steering head bearings have excessive wear or play.
What is the typical mileage of a Direct Bikes Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Direct Bikes Unclassified is 4,580 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,481 and 6,842 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.