Honda Cbf 250-6 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cbf 250-6 reliable? We analysed 2,145 real MOT tests across 185 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cbf 250-6 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include drive chain excessively loose, drive chain worn to excess and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbf 250-6.
Honda Cbf 250-6 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cbf 250-6. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cbf 250-6 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cbf 250-6 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cbf 250-6 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cbf 250-6 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cbf 250-6 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cbf 250-6 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cbf 250-6 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbf 250-6 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91 | 82.4% | 4,077 | 9,594 | 21,988 |
| 2008 | 1,072 | 88.0% | 5,271 | 9,702 | 17,276 |
| 2007 | 748 | 88.8% | 5,801 | 10,243 | 17,724 |
| 2006 | 177 | 83.6% | 8,354 | 13,916 | 23,788 |
How Long Does a Honda Cbf 250-6 Last?
Based on 185 Honda Cbf 250-6 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cbf 250-6 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbf 250-6 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 Honda Cbf 250-6
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.8% MOT pass rate from 748 tests
82.4% MOT pass rate from 91 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cbf 250-6 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.8% across 748 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cbf 250-6 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cbf 250-6 THIS CAR | 87.8% | 2,145 | 10,243 mi | 20 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Renault Trafic LL30 Sport + Blue DCI | 84.4% | 1,155 | 41,692 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbf 250-6 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cbf 250-6Should you buy a used Honda Cbf 250-6?
The Honda Cbf 250-6 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 2,145 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Cbf 250-6 are drive chain excessively loose (18 recorded failures), drive chain worn to excess (13), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (11). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Cbf 250-6 owner drives around 719 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cbf 250-6 models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.