Beta Evo vs Honda XR250

The Beta Evo passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XR250: 90.7% vs 78.8%, a 11.9-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Beta Evo	Honda XR250
First-time pass rate	90.7%	78.8%
Outright fail rate	4.6%	12.3%
Engine size	296cc	249cc
Rank among all models	#748 of 5428	#3805 of 5428
Median miles at test	113	8,618
MOT tests analysed	954	9,277
Most common failure	suspension	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Beta Evo	Honda XR250
Lights & signalling	0.7%	7.1%
Steering & suspension	1.8%	4.8%
Tyres & wheels	1.4%	3.0%
Brakes	0.4%	3.8%
Structure & body	0.2%	0.8%
Drive system	0%	0.8%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.5%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Beta Evo	Honda XR250
2018	85.7%	83.3%
2019	88.7%	78.0%
2020	92.4%	83.3%
2021	92.6%	81.7%
2022	88.8%	83.7%
2023	92.8%	84.3%
2024	88.1%	84.1%
2025	94.7%	82.6%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Beta Evo vs Honda XR250 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Beta Evo or the Honda XR250?

The Beta Evo passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XR250: 90.7% vs 78.8%, a 11.9-point lead. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Beta Evo fail its MOT on most?

Steering & suspension: 1.8% of Beta Evo MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.4%).

What does the Honda XR250 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 7.1% of Honda XR250 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (4.8%).

BETA EVO 90.7% pass · 954 tests HONDA XR250 78.8% pass · 9,277 tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.