Model report · 2005–2025
ROYAL ENFIELD 250
250cc
Petrol
Class 2
92.9%
first-time pass rate
3.9%
failed outright
17,678
median miles at test
155
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the 250's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage 250 passes first time 97.8% of the time; by 20k that's 85.4%.
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 250
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 36.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 9.1 |
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 250 beats 4 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 250.