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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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Data last updated: · Based on 484 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.5%
Typical Mileage
2,484mi
Annual Mileage
215mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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 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.

84.8%
2020
82.6%
2019
88.3%
2018
84.8%
2017

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.

Low usage
66 mi/yr
Typical
215 mi/yr
Average
609 mi/yr
Heavy usage
616 mi/yr

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.

Average
5.5 years
Median
6.0 years

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.

Median
2,484 mi
75th Percentile
4,536 mi
95th Percentile
9,133 mi
Max Recorded
42,724 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fantic Motor Tl 250 E

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2018

88.3% MOT pass rate from 103 tests

Year to avoid
2019

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
BMW X1 Xdrve 23I M Spt Prem MHEV A 91.8% 451 21,952 mi — yrs
Honda Vfr 800F-2 89.9% 869 19,114 mi 25 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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Should you buy a used Fantic Motor Tl 250 E?

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.

Fantic Motor Tl 250 E — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E reliable?
Based on 484 MOT tests, the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E has a 85.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E do per year?
The typical Fantic Motor Tl 250 E does around 215 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fantic Motor Tl 250 E?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fantic Motor Tl 250 E is 2018 with a 88.3% pass rate across 103 tests.