Baotian BT 125 T-12 Evolution vs Gilera Runner

The Gilera Runner passes its MOT first time more often than the Baotian BT 125 T-12 Evolution — 70.8% vs 58.6%, a 12.2-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Baotian BT 125 T-12 Evolution	Gilera Runner
First-time pass rate	58.6%	70.8%
Outright fail rate	32.0%	21.5%
Median miles at test	8,051	11,381
MOT tests analysed	128	69,850
Most common failure	steering and suspension	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

BAOTIAN BT 125 T-12 EVOLUTION 58.6% pass · 128 tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k tests

See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.