Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Husqvarna TE250 vs Yamaha WR250F
The Yamaha WR250F passes its MOT first time more often than the Husqvarna TE250 — 78.0% vs 74.9%, a 3.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Husqvarna TE250 | Yamaha WR250F |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 74.9% | 78.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| Median miles at test | 2,091 | 3,018 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,442 | 10,465 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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.