GILERA COGUAR
Pass rate over time
The COGUAR's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.4 points since 2006, 66.4% to 64.0%.
What fails on a COGUAR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
163 | 31.2 | 6.1× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
140 | 26.8 | 3.5× |
| drive system |
|
61 | 11.7 | 10.2× |
| brakes |
|
52 | 9.9 | 1.7× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
50 | 9.6 | 3.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
19 | 3.6 | 1.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
12 | 2.3 | 1.5× |
| body and structure |
|
10 | 1.9 | 3.6× |
| suspension |
|
8 | 1.5 | 1.2× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
8 | 1.5 | 1.4× |
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 COGUAR 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 COGUAR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2001 (68.5% pass). Weakest: 2002 (57.2%).
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.
GILERA COGUAR FAQ
Is the GILERA COGUAR reliable?
The GILERA COGUAR is less reliable than average for its class: 61.3% of its 582 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5169 of 5426 models.
What does a COGUAR fail its MOT on most?
steering and suspension — 31% of all defects recorded against failed COGUAR tests.
What is the best year of COGUAR to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2001-registered examples do best (68.5%) and 2002 worst (57.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.