GILERA NEXUS SP
Pass rate over time
The NEXUS SP's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.2 points since 2010, 85.3% to 81.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage NEXUS SP passes first time 88.7% of the time; by 20k that's 77.3%.
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 SP
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
23 | 26.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
21 | 24.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
12 | 13.8 |
| suspension |
|
8 | 9.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
8 | 9.2 |
| steering |
|
4 | 4.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 4.6 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.1 |
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 SP beats 3 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 NEXUS SP.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (84.0% pass). Weakest: 2008 (80.6%).
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.