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2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Db125t-7 models manufactured in 2011, based on 38 real MOT test results.

73.7%
Pass Rate
26.3%
Fail Rate
38
Total Tests
6,529
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 MOT Analysis

The 2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 has an MOT pass rate of 73.7% based on 38 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,529 miles on the odometer. With a 26.3% failure rate, the 2011 Db125t-7 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 is Motorcycle fuel and exhaust, responsible for 5.3% of failures. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 5.3%. Motorcycle steering and suspension follows at 2.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (38 tests)

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall Db125t-7 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 5.3%
Motorcycle brakes 5.3%
Motorcycle steering and suspension 2.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust5.3%2
2Motorcycle Brakes5.3%2
3Motorcycle Steering And Suspension2.6%1
4Motorcycle Driving Controls2.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 6,529 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 fuel and exhaust8.06% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes8.06% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension4.03% per 10K miMotorcycle driving controls4.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust8.065.3%2
Motorcycle brakes8.065.3%2
Motorcycle steering and suspension4.032.6%1
Motorcycle driving controls4.032.6%1

Mileage Statistics

6,529
Mean
6,018
Median
3,074
25th Percentile
9,715
75th Percentile
40.28% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 has an MOT pass rate of 73.7% based on 38 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,529 miles on the odometer. With a 26.3% failure rate, the 2011 Db125t-7 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle fuel and exhaust: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 6,529 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 5.3% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 5.3% of MOT failures on 2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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 brakes — 5.3% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 5.3% of MOT failures on 2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 models. 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).

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 2.6% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 2011 Direct Bikes Db125t-7 models. 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.

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

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