FRANCIS BARNET FALCON

197cc Petrol Class 1

89.1%

first-time pass rate

4.4%

failed outright

17,075

median miles at test

183

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the FALCON's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage FALCON passes first time 94.3% of the time; by 20k that's 73.7%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a FALCON

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	11	45.8
brakes	6	25
steering and suspension	4	16.7
tyres and wheels	2	8.3
driving controls	1	4.2

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the FALCON beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).

YAMAHA YP250 82.5% pass · 12.4k tests YAMAHA WR250F 78.0% pass · 10.5k tests HONDA XR250 78.8% pass · 9,277 tests HONDA CBF250 84.9% pass · 7,536 tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FALCON.