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2004 Gilera Nexus — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age

22 years
Current Age
86.7%
Latest Pass Rate
721
Total Tests (All Years)
23,029 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Best vintage for Nexus

Compared to Average at Age 17

This car: 86.7%
Average: 53.5%

✅ 33.2% above average (9249 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2004 Gilera Nexus as it ages.

5 yrs73.0%
6 yrs75.5%
7 yrs78.3%
8 yrs72.5%
9 yrs81.8%
10 yrs80.3%
11 yrs77.6%
12 yrs84.2%
13 yrs76.2%
17 yrs86.7%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 5 to 17 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
5 yrs73.0%111
6 yrs75.5%94
7 yrs78.3%92
8 yrs72.5%80
9 yrs81.8%77
10 yrs80.3%71
11 yrs77.6%67
12 yrs84.2%57
13 yrs76.2%42
17 yrs86.7%30

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2004 Gilera Nexus pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows improving over 10 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2021 (17 yrs)86.7%30
2017 (13 yrs)76.2%42
2016 (12 yrs)84.2%57
2015 (11 yrs)77.6%67
2014 (10 yrs)80.3%71
2013 (9 yrs)81.8%77
2012 (8 yrs)72.5%80
2011 (7 yrs)78.3%92
2010 (6 yrs)75.5%94
2009 (5 yrs)73%111

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2009
73.0%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 111Avg Mileage 13,231Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.5%
2010
75.5%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 94Avg Mileage 15,082Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 14.9%
2011
78.3%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 92Avg Mileage 14,732Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 12.0%
2012
72.5%
Age (yrs) 8Tests 80Avg Mileage 16,684Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 17.5%
2013
81.8%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 77Avg Mileage 16,287Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 15.6%
2014
80.3%
Age (yrs) 10Tests 71Avg Mileage 17,185Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 18.3%
2015
77.6%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 67Avg Mileage 18,647Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 19.4%
2016
84.2%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 57Avg Mileage 19,253Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 19.3%
2017
76.2%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 42Avg Mileage 19,122Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 16.7%
2021
86.7%
Age (yrs) 17Tests 30Avg Mileage 23,029Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 10.0%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2004 Gilera Nexus, with age trends.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling
15.0%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle brakes
11.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering and suspension
10.8%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
10.0%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
8.2%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle brakes11.7% (5 yrs)10.0% (17 yrs)
-1.7%
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Other Manufacture Years

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About This Data

This page shows how Gilera Nexus cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2021, covering 721 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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