Model report · 2005–2025
GAS GAS TXT 280
272cc
Petrol
Class 2
78.2%
first-time pass rate
10.9%
failed outright
262
median miles at test
110
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a TXT 280
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
11 | 31.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 28.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 17.1 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 8.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 5.7 |
| steering |
|
1 | 2.9 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 2.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 2.9 |
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 TXT 280 beats 1 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 TXT 280.