Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,138 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 32.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 MOT Reliability Overview
The Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,138 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.0% and a failure rate of 32.0%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 presents for MOT with approximately 5,956 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2013 models achieve the highest pass rate at 71.9%, while 2009 models have the lowest at 57.4%. This 14.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 33.2% 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 15.3%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 14.9%. 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
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 8 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 actually sees a 6% decrease in failure rate after the warranty period. This is likely due to survivorship bias — unreliable cars are already off the road by this age. Peak failure occurs at age 3 (33.2% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 33.4% | 1,048 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 15.4% | 482 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 15.0% | 470 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 9.3% | 291 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 6.6% | 208 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 3.8% | 120 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Suspension | 2.3% | 72 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.7% | 53 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 1.7% | 53 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.7% | 52 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 1.6% | 49 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.7% | 22 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.7% | 22 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 0.4% | 13 |
| 15 | Non-component Advisories | 0.3% | 10 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 5,956 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 56.07 | 33.4% | 1,048 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 25.79 | 15.4% | 482 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 25.15 | 15.0% | 470 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 15.57 | 9.3% | 291 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 11.13 | 6.6% | 208 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 6.42 | 3.8% | 120 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 3.85 | 2.3% | 72 |
| Motorcycle steering | 2.84 | 1.7% | 53 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 2.84 | 1.7% | 53 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 2.78 | 1.7% | 52 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 2.62 | 1.6% | 49 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 1.18 | 0.7% | 22 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.18 | 0.7% | 22 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 0.70 | 0.4% | 13 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.54 | 0.3% | 10 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 has 5,956 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.
The Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 53.73% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 MOT Data
The Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,138 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.0% and a failure rate of 32.0%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 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 Bt 49 Qt-9d1 is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 33.2% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 33.2% of MOT failures on the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1. 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 — 15.3% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 15.3% of MOT failures on the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1. 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 — 14.9% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 14.9% of MOT failures on the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1. 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 Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1?
Based on 3,138 MOT tests in our database, the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 has an overall pass rate of 68.0% (32.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1?
The top 3 reasons a Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (33.2%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (15.3%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (14.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1 reliable?
With a 32.0% MOT failure rate, the Bt 49 Qt-9d1 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Pulse Bt 49 Qt-9d1?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (33.2%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (15.3%); Motorcycle brakes (14.9%). 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.