Honda CM250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CM250 car check
Is the Honda CM250 reliable? We analysed 1,826 real MOT tests across 299 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CM250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CM250.
Honda CM250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CM250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CM250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CM250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CM250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CM250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CM250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CM250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CM250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CM250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 55 | 83.6% | 6,259 | 17,249 | 28,169 |
| 1983 | 246 | 80.9% | 21,117 | 26,520 | 38,172 |
| 1982 | 499 | 80.0% | 18,896 | 25,276 | 33,822 |
| 1981 | 777 | 79.7% | 18,903 | 27,602 | 38,896 |
How Long Does a Honda CM250 Last?
Based on 299 Honda CM250 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CM250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CM250 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 CM250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
79.7% MOT pass rate from 777 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CM250 is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 55 tests. The 1981 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CM250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CM250 THIS CAR | 80.7% | 1,826 | 25,945 mi | 45 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 |
| Ford GT | 90.8% | 3,423 | 10,519 mi | 61 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CM250 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CM250Should you buy a used Honda CM250?
The Honda CM250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.7% across 1,826 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 CM250 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (38 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (27), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (18). 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 CM250 owner drives around 242 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 CM250 models stay on UK roads for around 45 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.