Honda CBR250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CBR250 reliable? We analysed 888 real MOT tests across 141 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CBR250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CBR250.
Honda CBR250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CBR250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CBR250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CBR250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CBR250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CBR250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CBR250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CBR250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CBR250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CBR250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 98 | 91.8% | 6,206 | 9,490 | 14,682 |
| 2011 | 351 | 88.6% | 6,643 | 10,660 | 20,238 |
| 1998 | 60 | 80.0% | 14,452 | 26,263 | 30,579 |
| 1997 | 78 | 87.2% | 22,692 | 40,332 | 45,670 |
How Long Does a Honda CBR250 Last?
Based on 141 Honda CBR250 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CBR250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CBR250 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 CBR250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.8% MOT pass rate from 98 tests
80.0% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CBR250 is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 98 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CBR250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CBR250 THIS CAR | 87.7% | 888 | 17,190 mi | 29 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 |
| Sukida Sk 50 QT-9 Roma | 74.6% | 422 | 3,639 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CBR250 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CBR250Should you buy a used Honda CBR250?
The Honda CBR250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 888 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 CBR250 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (11 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (10), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (9). 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 CBR250 owner drives around 752 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 CBR250 models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.