Model report · 2005–2025
GILERA RUNNER 12
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
61.4%
first-time pass rate
23.4%
failed outright
11,878
median miles at test
145
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2008
The RUNNER 12's first-time pass rate has fallen 12.4 points since 2006, 57.6% to 45.2%.
What fails on a RUNNER 12
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
44 | 40 |
| steering and suspension |
|
26 | 23.6 |
| brakes |
|
18 | 16.4 |
| body and structure |
|
8 | 7.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 6.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 1.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 1.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 0.9 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 0.9 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the RUNNER 12 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k tests
GILERA
RUNNER
70.8% pass · 69.9k tests
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 RUNNER 12.