Pass rate over time
The GPR's first-time pass rate has risen 9.5 points since 2010, 58.1% to 67.6%.
What fails on a GPR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
152 | 25.5 | 2.9× |
| brakes |
|
112 | 18.8 | 2.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
105 | 17.6 | 3.7× |
| drive system |
|
51 | 8.5 | 8.6× |
| structure and attachments |
|
44 | 7.4 | 5.6× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
37 | 6.2 | 2.5× |
| body and structure |
|
31 | 5.2 | 7.3× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
27 | 4.5 | 1.8× |
| suspension |
|
26 | 4.4 | 4.3× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
12 | 2 | 2.3× |
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 GPR 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 GPR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2016 (69.3% pass). Weakest: 2008 (53.8%).
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.
DERBI GPR FAQ
Is the DERBI GPR reliable?
The DERBI GPR is less reliable than average for its class: 59.1% of its 629 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5242 of 5426 models.
What does a GPR fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 25% of all defects recorded against failed GPR tests.
What is the best year of GPR to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2016-registered examples do best (69.3%) and 2008 worst (53.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.