Pass rate over time
The GTR's first-time pass rate has risen 15.6 points since 2008, 46.9% to 62.5%.
What fails on a GTR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
212 | 38.7 | 4.5× |
| steering and suspension |
|
144 | 26.3 | 5.3× |
| brakes |
|
67 | 12.2 | 1.6× |
| body and structure |
|
45 | 8.2 | 10.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
25 | 4.6 | 1.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 2.9 | 1.1× |
| suspension |
|
12 | 2.2 | 0.9× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
11 | 2 | 2.0× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
8 | 1.5 | 1.3× |
| steering |
|
8 | 1.5 | 2.7× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the GTR beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 GTR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (62.6% pass). Weakest: 2005 (55.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
CPI GTR FAQ
Is the CPI GTR reliable?
The CPI GTR is less reliable than average for its class: 62.2% of its 621 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5136 of 5426 models.
What does a GTR fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 39% of all defects recorded against failed GTR tests.
What is the best year of GTR to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (62.6%) and 2005 worst (55.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.