Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Husqvarna Te 250 2017 vs Honda CBF250
The Honda CBF250 passes its MOT first time more often than the Husqvarna Te 250 2017: 84.9% vs 82.2%, a 2.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Husqvarna Te 250 2017 | Honda CBF250 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 82.2% | 84.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -6.5 pts | -1.4 pts |
| Engine size | 249cc | 249cc |
| Median miles at test | 1,864 | 10,566 |
| MOT tests analysed | 152 | 7,536 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.