Model report · 2005–2025
GAS GAS EC 300 22
293cc
Petrol
Class 2
85.3%
first-time pass rate
7.4%
failed outright
1,636
median miles at test
68
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a EC 300 22
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 28.6 |
| tyres |
|
6 | 28.6 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 14.3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 9.5 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 9.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 9.5 |
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 EC 300 22 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA RD350, YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F).
YAMAHA
RD350
86.3% pass · 19.6k tests
YAMAHA
YP250
82.5% pass · 12.4k tests
YAMAHA
WR250F
78.0% pass · 10.5k tests
HONDA
XR250
78.8% pass · 9,277 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 EC 300 22.