GasGas TXT 280
Real ownership data from 58 UK TXT 280 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TXT 280 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 33.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 9.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 5.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.3% |
| Wheels | major | 4.6% |
| Electrical | major | 4% |
| Brakes | major | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
TXT 280 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 1,841 mi | — | 100% |
| 2005 | 5 | 350 mi | 64 | 100% |
| 2004 | 6 | 422 mi | — | 84.62% |
| 2003 | 12 | 37 mi | — | 80% |
| 2002 | 11 | 516 mi | 304 | 60% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 mi | — | 85.71% |
| 2000 | 7 | 38 mi | — | 92.31% |
TXT 280 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the GasGas TXT 280?
Across 58 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (33.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a GasGas TXT 280?
The median GasGas TXT 280 in the UK has covered 401 miles, and typically rides about 120 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 37 and 596 miles.
Is the GasGas TXT 280 reliable?
80% of GasGas TXT 280 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.08 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 58 GasGas TXT 280 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.