Suzuki VL 125 K6 vs Gilera Runner

The Suzuki VL 125 K6 passes its MOT first time more often than the Gilera Runner: 74.5% vs 70.8%, a 3.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki VL 125 K6	Gilera Runner
First-time pass rate	74.5%	70.8%
Outright fail rate	14.8%	21.5%
Median miles at test	8,828	11,381
MOT tests analysed	715	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 VL 125 K6 74.5% pass · 715 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.