Yamaha XV 250 S vs Honda CBF250

The Honda CBF250 passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha XV 250 S: 84.9% vs 81.5%, a 3.4-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Yamaha XV 250 S	Honda CBF250
First-time pass rate	81.5%	84.9%
Outright fail rate	11.6%	8.1%
Median miles at test	12,217	10,566
MOT tests analysed	913	7,536
Most common failure	brakes	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.

YAMAHA XV 250 S 81.5% pass · 913 tests HONDA CBF250 84.9% pass · 7,536 tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.