Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda Z 125 Ma-N vs Gilera Runner
The Honda Z 125 Ma-N passes its MOT first time more often than the Gilera Runner: 94.2% vs 70.8%, a 23.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda Z 125 Ma-N | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 94.2% | 70.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 1.8% | 21.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +14.3 pts | -0.7 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 124cc |
| Rank among all models | #143 of 5428 | #4675 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 1,660 | 11,381 |
| MOT tests analysed | 660 | 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 | Honda Z 125 Ma-N | Gilera Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 0.8% | 12.3% |
| Steering & suspension | 0% | 10.6% |
| Brakes | 0% | 7.2% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Structure & body | 0.8% | 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.
Honda Z 125 Ma-N vs Gilera Runner FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda Z 125 Ma-N or the Gilera Runner?
The Honda Z 125 Ma-N passes its MOT first time more often than the Gilera Runner: 94.2% vs 70.8%, a 23.4-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda Z 125 Ma-N still comes out ahead: +14.3 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda Z 125 Ma-N, -0.7 for the Gilera Runner. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda Z 125 Ma-N fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 0.8% of Honda Z 125 Ma-N MOT tests failed on it, then structure & body (0.8%).
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.