Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Gas Gas TXT vs Yamaha WR250F
The Gas Gas TXT passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha WR250F: 87.9% vs 78.0%, a 9.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Gas Gas TXT | Yamaha WR250F |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.9% | 78.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| Engine size | 272cc | 249cc |
| Rank among all models | #1639 of 5428 | #3913 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 124 | 3,018 |
| MOT tests analysed | 589 | 10,465 |
| Most common failure | tyres | 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
| Component | Gas Gas TXT | Yamaha WR250F |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Steering & suspension | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Tyres & wheels | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Brakes | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Drive system | 0% | 0.7% |
| Structure & body | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.4% |
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 | Gas Gas TXT | Yamaha WR250F |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 79.0% | 79.2% |
| 2019 | 94.9% | 77.2% |
| 2020 | 88.1% | 82.5% |
| 2021 | 93.7% | 80.4% |
| 2022 | 84.9% | 76.2% |
| 2023 | 91.3% | 82.1% |
| 2024 | 89.2% | 80.2% |
| 2025 | 90.0% | 81.6% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Gas Gas TXT vs Yamaha WR250F FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Gas Gas TXT or the Yamaha WR250F?
The Gas Gas TXT passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha WR250F: 87.9% vs 78.0%, a 9.9-point lead. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Gas Gas TXT fail its MOT on most?
Tyres & wheels: 3.6% of Gas Gas TXT MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (3.1%).
What does the Yamaha WR250F fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 8.2% of Yamaha WR250F MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (5.1%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.