Beta Xtrainer MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.7 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Beta Xtrainer tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear21.4%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.Audible warning not working19.0%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released16.7%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning16.7%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.A wheel bearing with excessive play16.7%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.5%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.5%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.5%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.An unsuitable tyre fitted9.5%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded7.1%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A lamp missing or inoperative7.1%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.1%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Beta Xtrainer tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play7.2%

   36 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.2%

   26 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.8%

   14 tests

4. 4.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted2.4%

   12 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   11 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.8%

   9 tests

7. 7.Chain guard missing1.4%

   7 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.4%

   7 tests

How wear changes the picture

Xtrainer pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Xtrainer fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

2,297

Test classes

class 2: 499 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Beta motorcycles

• Beta RR82.5% raw
• All Beta motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Beta Xtrainer?

84.8% unadjusted, from 500 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Beta Xtrainer fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 21.4% of failed Beta Xtrainer tests, followed by "Audible warning not working" (19.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Beta Xtrainer usually have at its MOT?

2,297 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.