Honda CMX250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CMX250 car check
Is the Honda CMX250 reliable? We analysed 4,794 real MOT tests across 477 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CMX250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and drive chain excessively loose. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CMX250.
Honda CMX250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CMX250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CMX250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CMX250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CMX250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CMX250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CMX250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CMX250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CMX250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CMX250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56 | 89.3% | 3,905 | 5,634 | 13,556 |
| 2003 | 77 | 89.6% | 3,167 | 6,326 | 11,332 |
| 2002 | 109 | 87.2% | 2,816 | 8,670 | 13,666 |
| 2001 | 330 | 81.8% | 4,736 | 9,964 | 15,914 |
| 2000 | 1,039 | 85.5% | 5,657 | 10,020 | 16,899 |
| 1999 | 784 | 83.4% | 6,893 | 12,491 | 20,306 |
| 1998 | 470 | 85.5% | 5,273 | 12,890 | 21,403 |
| 1997 | 704 | 83.9% | 5,206 | 9,971 | 16,004 |
| 1996 | 720 | 86.5% | 7,281 | 12,587 | 22,783 |
| 1987 | 51 | 74.5% | 16,808 | 21,621 | 35,882 |
| 1986 | 155 | 84.5% | 9,693 | 18,487 | 24,498 |
| 1985 | 135 | 80.0% | 13,004 | 14,905 | 19,345 |
How Long Does a Honda CMX250 Last?
Based on 477 Honda CMX250 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CMX250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CMX250 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 CMX250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.6% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
74.5% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CMX250 is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.6% across 77 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CMX250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CMX250 THIS CAR | 84.5% | 4,794 | 11,186 mi | 41 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 |
| Yamaha XT225 | 87.2% | 2,545 | 18,026 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CMX250 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CMX250Should you buy a used Honda CMX250?
The Honda CMX250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.5% across 4,794 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 CMX250 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (68 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (58), and drive chain excessively loose (39). 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 CMX250 owner drives around 299 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 CMX250 models stay on UK roads for around 41 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.