HONDA VTR 250
Pass rate over time
The VTR 250's first-time pass rate has risen 15.9 points since 2006, 77.4% to 93.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VTR 250 passes first time 89.9% of the time; by 30k that's 87.1%.
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 VTR 250
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
11 | 20.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
10 | 18.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 14.8 |
| brakes |
|
8 | 14.8 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 11.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 7.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 5.6 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 3.7 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VTR 250 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
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 VTR 250.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1999 (93.0% pass). Weakest: 1998 (85.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.