Fantic Motor Tl 250 E Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E reliable? We analysed 484 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.
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The Fantic Motor Tl 250 E is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fantic Motor Tl 250 E.
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 250cc
- Power
- 14 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Motorcycle
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Wheel
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- 4
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £43
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fantic Motor Tl 250 E owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 105 | 84.8% | 1,144 | 2,484 | 3,894 |
| 2019 | 109 | 82.6% | 1,200 | 2,343 | 4,175 |
| 2018 | 103 | 88.3% | 1,110 | 2,025 | 2,976 |
| 2017 | 145 | 84.8% | 2,023 | 4,155 | 5,549 |
How Long Does a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E Last?
Based on 131 Fantic Motor Tl 250 E vehicles on UK roads.
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fantic Motor Tl 250 E MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fantic Motor Tl 250 E
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.3% MOT pass rate from 103 tests
82.6% MOT pass rate from 109 tests
The best year to buy a used Fantic Motor Tl 250 E is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.3% across 103 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fantic Motor Tl 250 E THIS CAR | 85.5% | 484 | 2,484 mi | — yrs |
| Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler | 88.3% | 643 | 3,060 mi | — yrs |
| Fantic Motor CA50 Rally | 91.7% | 242 | 3,253 mi | — yrs |
| Chevrolet Spark Lt | 81.9% | 853 | 49,306 mi | — yrs |
| Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500 | 91.6% | 722 | 3,288 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler (88.3% pass rate) and the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally (91.7% pass rate), the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Fantic Motor Tl 250 E has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.5% across 484 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fantic Motor Tl 250 E owner drives around 215 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.