Honda CN250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CN250 car check
Is the Honda CN250 reliable? We analysed 1,534 real MOT tests across 197 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CN250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CN250.
Honda CN250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CN250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CN250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CN250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CN250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CN250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CN250 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda CN250 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda CN250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CN250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CN250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CN250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 62 | 80.6% | 20,317 | 25,772 | 35,067 |
| 1992 | 102 | 92.2% | 15,492 | 20,680 | 29,593 |
| 1991 | 264 | 83.0% | 15,432 | 23,051 | 32,236 |
| 1990 | 880 | 84.3% | 15,662 | 23,469 | 34,739 |
How Long Does a Honda CN250 Last?
Based on 197 Honda CN250 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CN250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CN250 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 CN250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 102 tests
80.6% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CN250 is 1992, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 102 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CN250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CN250 THIS CAR | 84.6% | 1,534 | 23,237 mi | 36 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 Gsx 1300 RK5 | 88% | 2,316 | 15,061 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CN250 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CN250Should you buy a used Honda CN250?
The Honda CN250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.6% across 1,534 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 CN250 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (51 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (36), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda CN250 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda CN250 owner drives around 421 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 CN250 models stay on UK roads for around 36 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.