Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Real ownership data from 235 UK Vitpilen 701 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Vitpilen 701 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 8.1% |
| Brakes | major | 8.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 7.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 6.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.1% |
| Electrical | major | 4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Vitpilen 701 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 3,966 mi | 667 | 83.33% |
| 2020 | 49 | 4,846 mi | 721 | 85.51% |
| 2019 | 92 | 5,768 mi | 664 | 92.08% |
| 2018 | 83 | 5,557 mi | 541 | 91.33% |
Vitpilen 701 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?
Across 235 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (8.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?
The median Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 in the UK has covered 5,342 miles, and typically rides about 662 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,358 and 8,858 miles.
Is the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 reliable?
90.36% of Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.12 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 235 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.