Model report · 2005–2025
ROYAL ENFIELD CRUSADER SPORT
250cc
Petrol
Class 2
94.7%
first-time pass rate
2.1%
failed outright
19,820
median miles at test
190
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the CRUSADER SPORT's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage CRUSADER SPORT passes first time 96.0% of the time; by 30k that's 92.5%.
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 CRUSADER SPORT
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 50 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 20 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 10 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 10 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 10 |
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 CRUSADER SPORT 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 CRUSADER SPORT.