MOT failure · RFR #40647
A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre
Total
794
Models
89
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
- 01 Lexmoto Titan 125 ZN 125 T 8F 2.26%
- 02 Direct Bikes Unclassified 2.12%
- 03 Lexmoto Echo 50 E4 1.85%
- 04 Yamaha Nxc125 1.79%
- 05 Lexmoto Milano 1.77%
- 06 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 1.54%
- 07 Ajs Modena 1.53%
- 08 Sym Jet 1.44%
- 09 Yamaha Yzf1000 1.39%
- 10 Kawasaki Gpz500s 1.27%
- 11 Suzuki Tl1000r 1.06%
- 12 Honda Ses125 1.04%
- 13 Lambretta Unclassified 1.04%
- 14 Kawasaki ZX 7R 0.92%
- 15 Suzuki Bandit 0.90%
- 16 Aprilia Unclassified 0.88%
- 17 Suzuki Vz800 0.86%
- 18 Honda Cbr1000f 0.84%
- 19 Honda Vfr800 0.83%
- 20 Honda Nt650v 0.83%
- 21 Honda WW 125 Ex2 A 0.82%
- 22 Yamaha XJ 6 N 0.82%
- 23 Kawasaki EN 0.81%
- 24 Honda Cbf500 0.75%
- 25 Kawasaki Klz 0.75%
- 26 Suzuki Sv650 0.73%
- 27 Honda Xl1000v 0.71%
- 28 Suzuki Sv1000 0.71%
- 29 Kawasaki ZX 9R 0.70%
- 30 Triumph Trident 0.69%
Top 30 by rate. 59 more models also logged this defect.
Cost orientation
Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.
This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.
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Frequently asked.
- Why does a tyre valve seriously damaged or… fail an MOT?
- A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre. Most commonly flagged on the Lexmoto Titan 125 ZN 125 T 8F. The DVSA's MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix a tyre valve seriously damaged or…?
- Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.