Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Husqvarna Fe 250 2017 vs Honda CBF250
The Honda CBF250 passes its MOT first time more often than the Husqvarna Fe 250 2017: 84.9% vs 81.6%, a 3.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Husqvarna Fe 250 2017 | Honda CBF250 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 81.6% | 84.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 9.7% | 8.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -11.0 pts | -1.4 pts |
| Engine size | 250cc | 249cc |
| Rank among all models | #3254 of 5428 | #2516 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 2,436 | 10,566 |
| MOT tests analysed | 207 | 7,536 |
| Most common failure | suspension | brakes |
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.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Husqvarna Fe 250 2017 | Honda CBF250 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.2% | 88.6% |
| 2021 | 75.0% | 89.2% |
| 2022 | 75.8% | 90.5% |
| 2023 | 69.7% | 88.1% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.