Pass rate over time
The EC's first-time pass rate has risen 6.7 points since 2017, 77.4% to 84.1%.
What fails on a EC
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
82 | 26.3 | 2.7× |
| suspension |
|
56 | 17.9 | 5.8× |
| tyres |
|
35 | 11.2 | 3.6× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
26 | 8.3 | 0.3× |
| brakes |
|
25 | 8 | 0.5× |
| steering and suspension |
|
21 | 6.7 | 0.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
19 | 6.1 | 8.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
17 | 5.4 | 10.0× |
| structure and attachments |
|
16 | 5.1 | 1.9× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
15 | 4.8 | 0.5× |
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 EC beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
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 EC.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (83.0% pass). Weakest: 2013 (74.3%).
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.
GAS GAS EC FAQ
Is the GAS GAS EC reliable?
The GAS GAS EC is less reliable than average for its class: 79.0% of its 933 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3770 of 5426 models.
What does a EC fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 26% of all defects recorded against failed EC tests.
What is the best year of EC to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (83.0%) and 2013 worst (74.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.