Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Royal Enfield 250 vs Honda CBF250
The Royal Enfield 250 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBF250: 92.0% vs 84.9%, a 7.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Royal Enfield 250 | Honda CBF250 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 92.0% | 84.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| Engine size | 250cc | 249cc |
| Median miles at test | 17,908 | 10,566 |
| MOT tests analysed | 162 | 7,536 |
| Most common failure | steering and 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.
Pass rate by mileage
first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test
| Mileage | Royal Enfield 250 | Honda CBF250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 97.8% | 88.5% |
| 10k-20k miles | 97.0% | 82.6% |
| 20k-30k miles | 85.4% | 81.6% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.