HYOSUNG GT250
Pass rate over time
The GT250's first-time pass rate has fallen 14.9 points since 2011, 81.6% to 66.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GT250 passes first time 74.9% of the time; by 20k that's 64.7%.
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 GT250
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
58 | 29.4 |
| brakes |
|
45 | 22.8 |
| drive system |
|
28 | 14.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
26 | 13.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
15 | 7.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
8 | 4.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 3 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 3 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 1.5 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 1 |
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 GT250 beats 0 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 GT250.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (76.4% pass). Weakest: 2007 (66.2%).
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.