Fantic Motor TL 250 E vs Honda XR250

The Fantic Motor TL 250 E passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XR250 — 83.8% vs 78.8%, a 5.0-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Fantic Motor TL 250 E	Honda XR250
First-time pass rate	83.8%	78.8%
Outright fail rate	9.0%	12.3%
Median miles at test	2,391	8,618
MOT tests analysed	365	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.

FANTIC MOTOR TL 250 E 83.8% pass · 365 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.