Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Gilera -, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

15.5%fail rate

Gilera - MOT failure rate

What a Gilera - fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes44.4% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Exhaust & emissions11.1% of failures

Exhaust failures cover leaks, insecure mountings and emissions over the limit. A blowing exhaust, a failed lambda reading or a diesel that smokes beyond the limit will fail.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Gilera models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestGilera Runner MOT failures23.1% failure rateGilera Dna MOT failures27.4% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Gilera -?

It fails 15.5% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 58 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 44.4% of this model's failures.