Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Husqvarna Te 300I 2020 vs Yamaha RD350
The Yamaha RD350 passes its MOT first time more often than the Husqvarna Te 300I 2020 — 86.3% vs 84.7%, a 1.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Husqvarna Te 300I 2020 | Yamaha RD350 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 84.7% | 86.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| Median miles at test | 1,956 | 23,256 |
| MOT tests analysed | 313 | 19,574 |
| 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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.