Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 vs Gilera Runner
The Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 passes its MOT first time more often than the Gilera Runner: 78.2% vs 70.8%, a 7.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 78.2% | 70.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +1.4 pts | -0.7 pts |
| Engine size | 125cc | 124cc |
| Rank among all models | #3881 of 5428 | #4675 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 3,842 | 11,381 |
| MOT tests analysed | 836 | 69,850 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 7.4% | 12.3% |
| Steering & suspension | 3.7% | 10.6% |
| Brakes | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.6% | 5.1% |
| Structure & body | 5.4% | 2.0% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 2.6% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 80.6% | 76.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 62.6% | 67.5% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 vs Gilera Runner FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 or the Gilera Runner?
The Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 passes its MOT first time more often than the Gilera Runner: 78.2% vs 70.8%, a 7.4-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 still comes out ahead: +1.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5, -0.7 for the Gilera Runner. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 7.4% of Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 MOT tests failed on it, then structure & body (5.4%).
What does the Gilera Runner fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 12.3% of Gilera Runner MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (10.6%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.