Gilera Runner 200 vs Honda XR250

The Gilera Runner 200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XR250: 84.4% vs 78.8%, a 5.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Gilera Runner 200	Honda XR250
First-time pass rate	84.4%	78.8%
Outright fail rate	10.3%	12.3%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+12.3 pts	-6.8 pts
Engine size	198cc	249cc
Rank among all models	#2639 of 5428	#3805 of 5428
Median miles at test	11,394	8,618
MOT tests analysed	572	9,277
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.

"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

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Gilera Runner 200	Honda XR250
Lights & signalling	3.7%	7.1%
Steering & suspension	4.5%	4.8%
Tyres & wheels	3.8%	3.0%
Brakes	2.4%	3.8%
Fuel & exhaust	0.9%	0.5%
Structure & body	0.3%	0.8%
Drive system	0%	0.8%

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 test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Gilera Runner 200	Honda XR250
2007	72.7%	77.1%
2008	71.1%	78.3%
2012	85.7%	77.6%
2013	82.4%	75.4%
2014	89.2%	77.8%
2015	92.0%	80.5%
2016	85.4%	78.9%
2017	90.9%	78.2%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Gilera Runner 200	Honda XR250
0k-10k miles	88.7%	79.5%
10k-20k miles	79.9%	78.9%
20k-30k miles	86.6%	78.3%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Gilera Runner 200 vs Honda XR250 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Gilera Runner 200 or the Honda XR250?

The Gilera Runner 200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XR250: 84.4% vs 78.8%, a 5.6-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Gilera Runner 200 still comes out ahead: +12.3 points vs comparable bikes for the Gilera Runner 200, -6.8 for the Honda XR250. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Gilera Runner 200 fail its MOT on most?

Steering & suspension: 4.5% of Gilera Runner 200 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (3.8%).

What does the Honda XR250 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 7.1% of Honda XR250 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (4.8%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Gilera Runner 200 or the Honda XR250?

At 20k-30k miles the Gilera Runner 200 passes first time more often: 86.6% for the Gilera Runner 200 vs 78.3% for the Honda XR250.

GILERA RUNNER 200 84.4% pass · 572 tests HONDA XR250 78.8% pass · 9,277 tests

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