Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Beta RR vs Honda XR250
The Beta RR passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XR250: 80.9% vs 78.8%, a 2.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Beta RR | Honda XR250 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 80.9% | 78.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -8.8 pts | -6.8 pts |
| Engine size | 293cc | 249cc |
| Rank among all models | #3398 of 5428 | #3805 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 1,635 | 8,618 |
| MOT tests analysed | 3,198 | 9,277 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Beta RR | Honda XR250 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Steering & suspension | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| Brakes | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Structure & body | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Drive system | 0.1% | 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
| Test year | Beta RR | Honda XR250 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 77.1% | 83.3% |
| 2019 | 79.2% | 78.0% |
| 2020 | 82.1% | 83.3% |
| 2021 | 79.5% | 81.7% |
| 2022 | 80.4% | 83.7% |
| 2023 | 82.1% | 84.3% |
| 2024 | 79.7% | 84.1% |
| 2025 | 83.1% | 82.6% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Beta RR vs Honda XR250 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Beta RR or the Honda XR250?
The Beta RR passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XR250: 80.9% vs 78.8%, a 2.1-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda XR250 still comes out ahead: -8.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Beta RR, -6.8 for the Honda XR250. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Beta RR fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 5.8% of Beta RR MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (5.0%).
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%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.