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Crf 250 LA K

556 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Crf 250 LA Ks pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.

That's 14.2 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,988 tracked models — a confident result.

Pass

89.9%

Pass-after-fix

6.7%

Fail

3.2%

Avg miles

4,057

Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%

The picture

Crf 250 La-K: a strong MOT record by UK norms

Across 556 MOT tests, the Crf 250 La-K returns 89.9% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is reflector colour or position not in accordance. Rate of flashing not between 60 and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 4,057, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.

Top ten reasons for rejection.

  1. 01

    Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements

    4 occurrences · 0.7% of tests

  2. 02

    Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute

    3 occurrences · 0.5% of tests

  3. 03

    Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm

    2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests

  4. 04

    Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar

    2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests

  5. 05

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests

  6. 06

    A wheel bearing with excessive play

    2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests

  7. 07

    An exhaust silencer marked ‘NOT FOR ROAD USE’, ‘TRACK USE ONLY’ or similar words

    2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests

  8. 08

    A throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected

    2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests

  9. 09

    Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    1 occurrences · 0.2% of tests

  10. 10

    Brake control has insufficient reserve travel

    1 occurrences · 0.2% of tests

Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.

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Buying or keeping a Crf 250 LA K?

Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.

If you own a Crf 250 LA K and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.