Vmoto Tc1 (2019)

110 real MOT outcomes analysed • 57.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Vmoto Tc1

CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2019 Vmoto Tc1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 VMOTO TC1 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 57.6%, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 9.1%, so safety isn't the primary concern here—rather, you're looking at a bike that tends to need repairs before it passes its test.

With a median mileage of just 2,172 miles for a five-year-old machine, these bikes are lightly used, yet still fail MOT more often than average, suggesting inherent build or maintenance issues rather than wear and tear. The 1.0 advisories per vehicle on average tells you these aren't catastrophic failures, but they add up; before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic familiar with Chinese-market bikes, as dealer support for VMOTO in the UK is limited.

Below average reliability 22.4% below UK average
57.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
2,172
typical mileage
1,411–4,829 middle half
9.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.29
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Vmoto Tc1

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Vmoto Tc1 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

1,411
low mileage
2,172
typical
4,829
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Vmoto Tc1 vehicles fall between 1,411 and 4,829 miles.

2019 Vmoto Tc1 — Still on the Road

33 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

51 33 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.29
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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