Gilera Smt MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,115 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 48.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Gilera Smt MOT Reliability Overview
The Gilera Smt is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,115 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 51.6% and a failure rate of 48.4%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Gilera Smt earns a "Poor" reliability rating. The average Gilera Smt presents for MOT with approximately 15,469 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2008 models achieve the highest pass rate at 55.6%, while 2007 models have the lowest at 45.0%. This 10.6 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Gilera Smt is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 51.5% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 30.9%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 27.7%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 82.5% | 920 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 42.2% | 470 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 36.1% | 403 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Drive System | 25.1% | 280 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 14.9% | 166 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 7.5% | 84 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 6.4% | 71 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 5.2% | 58 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 4.0% | 45 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 3.6% | 40 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Suspension | 2.0% | 22 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.9% | 21 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 1.6% | 18 |
| 14 | Items Not Tested | 0.9% | 10 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 0.7% | 8 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 15,469 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 53.34 | 82.5% | 920 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 27.25 | 42.2% | 470 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 23.37 | 36.1% | 403 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 16.23 | 25.1% | 280 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 9.62 | 14.9% | 166 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 4.87 | 7.5% | 84 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 4.12 | 6.4% | 71 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 3.36 | 5.2% | 58 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 2.61 | 4.0% | 45 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 2.32 | 3.6% | 40 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.28 | 2.0% | 22 |
| Motorcycle steering | 1.22 | 1.9% | 21 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 1.04 | 1.6% | 18 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.58 | 0.9% | 10 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 0.46 | 0.7% | 8 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Gilera Smt has 15,469 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Gilera Smt has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 31.29% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Gilera Smt MOT Data
The Gilera Smt is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,115 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 51.6% and a failure rate of 48.4%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Gilera Smt owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Smt is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 51.5% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 51.5% of MOT failures on the Gilera Smt. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 30.9% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 30.9% of MOT failures on the Gilera Smt. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle brakes — 27.7% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 27.7% of MOT failures on the Gilera Smt. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Gilera Smt?
Based on 1,115 MOT tests in our database, the Gilera Smt has an overall pass rate of 51.6% (48.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Gilera Smt?
The top 3 reasons a Gilera Smt fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (51.5%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (30.9%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (27.7%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Gilera Smt reliable?
With a 48.4% MOT failure rate, the Smt is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Gilera Smt?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (51.5%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (30.9%); Motorcycle brakes (27.7%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.