BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
Model report · 2005–2025

CAGIVA W8

124cc Petrol Class 1
59.2%
first-time pass rate
34.4%
failed outright
13,924
median miles at test
157
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a W8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lighting and signalling
99 43.8
brakes
41 18.1
steering and suspension
30 13.3
drive system
17 7.5
fuel and exhaust
13 5.8
tyres and wheels
11 4.9
lamps and reflectors
5 2.2
body and structure
5 2.2
reg plates and vin
4 1.8
structure and attachments
1 0.4

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the W8 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the W8.