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Cagiva River-600 MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 118 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 28.0%.

72.0%
Pass Rate
28.0%
Fail Rate
118
Total Tests
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Cagiva River-600 MOT Reliability Overview

The Cagiva River-600 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 118 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.0% and a failure rate of 28.0%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Cagiva River-600 earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Cagiva River-600 presents for MOT with approximately 19,302 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Cagiva River-600 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 19.5% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 11.0%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 10.2%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 19.5%
Motorcycle steering and suspension 11.0%
Motorcycle brakes 10.2%
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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling20.3%24
2Motorcycle Steering And Suspension16.1%19
3Motorcycle Brakes11.9%14
4Motorcycle Drive System8.5%10
5Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels2.5%3
6Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.7%2
7Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin1.7%2
8Motorcycle Driving Controls1.7%2
9Motorcycle Body And Structure0.8%1
10Motorcycle Suspension0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 19,302 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling10.54% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension8.34% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes6.15% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system4.39% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels1.32% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors0.88% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin0.88% per 10K miMotorcycle driving controls0.88% per 10K miMotorcycle body and structure0.44% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.44% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling10.5420.3%24
Motorcycle steering and suspension8.3416.1%19
Motorcycle brakes6.1511.9%14
Motorcycle drive system4.398.5%10
Motorcycle tyres and wheels1.322.5%3
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.881.7%2
Motorcycle reg plates and vin0.881.7%2
Motorcycle driving controls0.881.7%2
Motorcycle body and structure0.440.8%1
Motorcycle suspension0.440.8%1

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Mileage at MOT

19,302
Mean
19,674
Median
14,348
25th Percentile
31,400
75th Percentile

The average Cagiva River-600 has 19,302 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

14.51%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
28.0%
Overall Fail Rate
19,302 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Cagiva River-600 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 14.51% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Cagiva River-600 MOT Data

The Cagiva River-600 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 118 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.0% and a failure rate of 28.0%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Cagiva River-600 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific River-600 is likely to perform.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 19.5% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 19.5% of MOT failures on the Cagiva River-600. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 11.0% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 11.0% of MOT failures on the Cagiva River-600. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle brakes — 10.2% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 10.2% of MOT failures on the Cagiva River-600. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Cagiva River-600?

Based on 118 MOT tests in our database, the Cagiva River-600 has an overall pass rate of 72.0% (28.0% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Cagiva River-600?

The top 3 reasons a Cagiva River-600 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (19.5%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (11.0%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (10.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Cagiva River-600 reliable?

With a 28.0% MOT failure rate, the River-600 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Cagiva River-600?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (19.5%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (11.0%); Motorcycle brakes (10.2%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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