GILERA NEXUS 300
Pass rate over time
The NEXUS 300's first-time pass rate has fallen 13.8 points since 2013, 84.4% to 70.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage NEXUS 300 passes first time 78.6% of the time; by 20k that's 75.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a NEXUS 300
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
17 | 22.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
14 | 18.2 |
| brakes |
|
14 | 18.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 11.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 9.1 |
| tyres |
|
5 | 6.5 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 6.5 |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the NEXUS 300 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA RD350, YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F).
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 NEXUS 300.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (87.5% pass). Weakest: 2009 (76.2%).
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.