Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Haotian HT 125-8 vs Gilera Runner
The Gilera Runner passes its MOT first time more often than the Haotian HT 125-8: 70.8% vs 56.0%, a 14.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Haotian HT 125-8 | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 56.0% | 70.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 26.3% | 21.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -17.3 pts | -0.7 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 124cc |
| Rank among all models | #5327 of 5428 | #4675 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 7,290 | 11,381 |
| MOT tests analysed | 775 | 69,850 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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 | Haotian HT 125-8 | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 17.2% | 12.3% |
| Steering & suspension | 12.5% | 10.6% |
| Brakes | 8.9% | 7.2% |
| Structure & body | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.8% | 5.1% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Drive system | 5.5% | 0.0% |
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
| Test year | Haotian HT 125-8 | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.8% | 67.9% |
| 2011 | 55.0% | 67.6% |
| 2012 | 58.3% | 69.5% |
| 2013 | 57.4% | 69.5% |
| 2014 | 53.9% | 70.6% |
| 2015 | 51.2% | 72.1% |
| 2016 | 64.9% | 73.3% |
| 2017 | 57.1% | 76.1% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Haotian HT 125-8 | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 56.4% | 76.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 52.2% | 67.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 57.1% | 65.4% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Haotian HT 125-8 vs Gilera Runner FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Haotian HT 125-8 or the Gilera Runner?
The Gilera Runner passes its MOT first time more often than the Haotian HT 125-8: 70.8% vs 56.0%, a 14.8-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Gilera Runner still comes out ahead: -17.3 points vs comparable bikes for the Haotian HT 125-8, -0.7 for the Gilera Runner. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Haotian HT 125-8 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 17.2% of Haotian HT 125-8 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (12.5%).
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%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Haotian HT 125-8 or the Gilera Runner?
At 20k-30k miles the Gilera Runner passes first time more often: 57.1% for the Haotian HT 125-8 vs 65.4% for the Gilera Runner.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.