Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Husqvarna Te 250I 2018 vs Honda CBF250
The Husqvarna Te 250I 2018 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBF250: 85.6% vs 84.9%, a 0.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Husqvarna Te 250I 2018 | Honda CBF250 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 85.6% | 84.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.5% | 8.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -2.5 pts | -1.4 pts |
| Engine size | 249cc | 249cc |
| Rank among all models | #2333 of 5428 | #2516 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 1,895 | 10,566 |
| MOT tests analysed | 243 | 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.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Husqvarna Te 250I 2018 | Honda CBF250 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75.5% | 89.2% |
| 2022 | 75.9% | 90.5% |
| 2023 | 94.3% | 88.1% |
| 2024 | 90.6% | 85.6% |
| 2025 | 97.0% | 85.7% |
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.