BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
League table/ HONDA/HORNET 250
Model report · 2005–2025

HONDA HORNET 250

249cc Petrol Class 2
86.8%
first-time pass rate
7.5%
failed outright
25,308
median miles at test
53
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a HORNET 250

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
drive system
2 22.2
lighting and signalling
2 22.2
steering and suspension
2 22.2
brakes
1 11.1
reg plates and vin
1 11.1
steering
1 11.1

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 HORNET 250 beats 2 of its 2 closest rivals (HONDA CB250, HONDA CB250 N).

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 HORNET 250.