Model report · 2005–2025
URAL GEAR-UP
745cc
Petrol
Class 2
87.3%
first-time pass rate
4.5%
failed outright
9,162
median miles at test
110
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a GEAR-UP
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 33.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 16.7 |
| sidecar |
|
2 | 16.7 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 8.3 |
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 GEAR-UP beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k 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 GEAR-UP.