Honda CR250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CR250 car check
Is the Honda CR250 reliable? We analysed 682 real MOT tests across 138 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CR250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CR250.
Honda CR250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CR250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CR250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CR250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CR250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CR250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CR250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CR250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CR250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CR250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 85 | 80.0% | 520 | 887 | 11,663 |
| 2002 | 70 | 81.4% | 741 | 19,406 | 21,380 |
| 2001 | 92 | 85.9% | 6,894 | 8,556 | 23,507 |
| 1998 | 66 | 87.9% | 254 | 1,906 | 18,659 |
| 1996 | 56 | 80.4% | 251 | 20,603 | 20,698 |
How Long Does a Honda CR250 Last?
Based on 138 Honda CR250 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CR250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CR250 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 CR250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.9% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
80.0% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CR250 is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 66 tests. The 2003 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 CR250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR250 THIS CAR | 82.4% | 682 | 8,556 mi | 30 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 |
| Kawasaki Zx 1002 Ajf SX | 92.6% | 664 | 8,546 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CR250 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CR250Should you buy a used Honda CR250?
The Honda CR250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 682 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 CR250 are tyre is unsuitable (15 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (14), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (12). 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 CR250 owner drives around 159 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 CR250 models stay on UK roads for around 30 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.