Honda CD250U Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CD250U reliable? We analysed 5,153 real MOT tests across 615 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CD250U is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and drive chain excessively loose. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CD250U.
Honda CD250U Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CD250U. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CD250U MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CD250U to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CD250U Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CD250U fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CD250U Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CD250U owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CD250U MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CD250U year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 52 | 90.4% | 20,793 | 25,982 | 43,353 |
| 1995 | 80 | 86.3% | 12,472 | 17,794 | 25,265 |
| 1994 | 89 | 86.5% | 19,132 | 27,692 | 32,170 |
| 1993 | 474 | 85.0% | 16,454 | 24,983 | 34,946 |
| 1992 | 1,008 | 82.1% | 19,333 | 28,426 | 39,042 |
| 1991 | 971 | 83.5% | 18,359 | 26,942 | 39,608 |
| 1990 | 953 | 82.8% | 20,752 | 28,869 | 40,957 |
| 1989 | 1,004 | 81.9% | 23,910 | 31,218 | 40,278 |
| 1988 | 441 | 83.4% | 22,799 | 33,840 | 44,594 |
How Long Does a Honda CD250U Last?
Based on 615 Honda CD250U vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CD250U Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CD250U 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 CD250U
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.4% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
81.9% MOT pass rate from 1,004 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CD250U is 1997, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 52 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CD250U Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CD250U THIS CAR | 83.1% | 5,153 | 28,583 mi | 38 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 |
| Suzuki Gsxr 750 K7 | 86.1% | 9,388 | 13,980 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CD250U outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CD250UShould you buy a used Honda CD250U?
The Honda CD250U has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.1% across 5,153 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 CD250U are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (67 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (54), and drive chain excessively loose (42). 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 CD250U owner drives around 417 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 CD250U models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.