Vmoto CPA MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.7 points above 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 Vmoto CPA tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play27.9%

   12 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.3%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released11.6%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.3%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Contaminated with oil, grease etc9.3%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing excessively rough7.0%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.0%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired7.0%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc7.0%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.0%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.0%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.7%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Vmoto CPA tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.6%

   33 tests

2. 2.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre2.5%

   23 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.5%

   23 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.1%

   19 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.9%

   17 tests

6. 6.A flexible brake hose excessively chafed, damaged, deteriorated, twisted or stretched1.3%

   12 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%

   11 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play0.8%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The CPA fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,113

Test classes

class 1: 880 · class 2: 26

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Vmoto CPA?

94.3% unadjusted, from 906 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Vmoto CPA fail its MOT on?

"Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play" is recorded in 27.9% of failed Vmoto CPA tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (16.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Vmoto CPA usually have at its MOT?

22,113 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.