Pulse Bt
MotorcycleFrom 1,380 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 2 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| switch insecure | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 100% | - |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bts tested had between 3,182 and 3,182 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Common questions
What is the Pulse Bt MOT pass rate?
The Pulse Bt has a 98.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,380 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Pulse Bt?
The most common MOT failure on the Pulse Bt is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Pulse Bt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Pulse Bt is 3,182 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,182 and 3,182 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.