Gilera Unclassified MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,394 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 30.9%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Gilera Unclassified MOT Reliability Overview
The Gilera Unclassified is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,394 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 15 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.1% and a failure rate of 30.9%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Gilera Unclassified earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Gilera Unclassified presents for MOT with approximately 15,654 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1971 models achieve the highest pass rate at 88.4%, while 2002 models have the lowest at 53.4%. This 35.0 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Gilera Unclassified is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 25.7% 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 18.9%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 15.4%. 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.
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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 | 36.9% | 514 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 25.0% | 349 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 19.7% | 275 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 9.3% | 130 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Drive System | 6.9% | 96 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 4.3% | 60 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 3.0% | 42 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 2.9% | 40 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 2.4% | 33 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.7% | 10 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.7% | 10 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.7% | 10 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.6% | 9 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.5% | 7 |
| 15 | Items Not Tested | 0.3% | 4 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 15,654 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 | 23.55 | 36.9% | 514 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 15.99 | 25.0% | 349 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 12.60 | 19.7% | 275 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 5.96 | 9.3% | 130 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 4.40 | 6.9% | 96 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 2.75 | 4.3% | 60 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 1.92 | 3.0% | 42 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.83 | 2.9% | 40 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 1.51 | 2.4% | 33 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.46 | 0.7% | 10 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.46 | 0.7% | 10 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.46 | 0.7% | 10 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.41 | 0.6% | 9 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.32 | 0.5% | 7 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.18 | 0.3% | 4 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Gilera Unclassified has 15,654 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 Unclassified has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 19.74% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Gilera Unclassified MOT Data
The Gilera Unclassified is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,394 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 15 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.1% and a failure rate of 30.9%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Gilera Unclassified owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. 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 Unclassified is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 25.7% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 25.7% of MOT failures on the Gilera Unclassified. 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 — 18.9% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 18.9% of MOT failures on the Gilera Unclassified. 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 — 15.4% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 15.4% of MOT failures on the Gilera Unclassified. 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 Unclassified?
Based on 1,394 MOT tests in our database, the Gilera Unclassified has an overall pass rate of 69.1% (30.9% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Gilera Unclassified?
The top 3 reasons a Gilera Unclassified fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (25.7%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (18.9%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (15.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Gilera Unclassified reliable?
With a 30.9% MOT failure rate, the Unclassified is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Gilera Unclassified?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (25.7%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (18.9%); Motorcycle brakes (15.4%). 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.