Gilera Runner MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.0 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Gilera Runner tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely18.9%

   18 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.6%

   12 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.6%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.5%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.5%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.5%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play9.5%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.4%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.4%

   7 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released7.4%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.3%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working6.3%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Gilera Runner tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.0%

   94 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.9%

   55 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.9%

   37 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   30 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.9%

   18 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.9%

   18 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play1.7%

   16 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.7%

   16 tests

How wear changes the picture

Runner pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Runner fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

14,110

Test classes

class 1: 903 · class 2: 34

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Gilera Runner?

84.5% unadjusted, from 937 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Gilera Runner fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 18.9% of failed Gilera Runner tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (12.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Gilera Runner usually have at its MOT?

14,110 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.