BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
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Model report · 2005–2025

SHERCO SHERCO 290

290cc Petrol Class 2
87.6%
first-time pass rate
4.5%
failed outright
579
median miles at test
89
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a SHERCO 290

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
reg plates and vin
11 37.9
lighting and signalling
7 24.1
steering and suspension
7 24.1
tyres and wheels
3 10.3
Items Not Tested
1 3.4

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 SHERCO 290 beats 0 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CRF250).

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 SHERCO 290.