Suzuki DR 125 SM K9 vs Gilera Runner

The Gilera Runner passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki DR 125 SM K9: 70.8% vs 67.5%, a 3.3-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki DR 125 SM K9	Gilera Runner
First-time pass rate	67.5%	70.8%
Outright fail rate	22.8%	21.5%
Median miles at test	11,998	11,381
MOT tests analysed	2,334	69,850
Most common failure	brakes	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.

SUZUKI DR 125 SM K9 67.5% pass · 2,334 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.