HONDA XR200R

199cc Petrol Class 1

82.4%

first-time pass rate

9.2%

failed outright

11,525

median miles at test

131

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a XR200R

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	13	36.1
lamps and reflectors	7	19.4
steering and suspension	5	13.9
brakes	4	11.1
reg plates and vin	2	5.6
tyres and wheels	1	2.8
audible warning (Horn)	1	2.8
suspension	1	2.8
tyres	1	2.8
Identification of the vehicle	1	2.8

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 XR200R beats 2 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 XR200R.