Honda Crf 230 F Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Crf 230 F reliable? We analysed 1,471 real MOT tests across 151 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Crf 230 F is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, reflector on motorcycle missing and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Crf 230 F.
Honda Crf 230 F Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Crf 230 F. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Crf 230 F MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Crf 230 F to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Crf 230 F Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Crf 230 F fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Crf 230 F Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Crf 230 F owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Crf 230 F MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Crf 230 F year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52 | 80.8% | 11 | 1,575 | 3,570 |
| 2009 | 104 | 78.8% | 566 | 1,036 | 2,669 |
| 2008 | 140 | 87.9% | 672 | 2,664 | 7,534 |
| 2007 | 179 | 81.0% | 569 | 1,583 | 4,917 |
| 2006 | 234 | 84.6% | 110 | 616 | 3,210 |
| 2005 | 487 | 86.0% | 409 | 1,447 | 4,668 |
| 2004 | 197 | 82.7% | 1,135 | 1,773 | 2,596 |
How Long Does a Honda Crf 230 F Last?
Based on 151 Honda Crf 230 F vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Crf 230 F Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Crf 230 F 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 Crf 230 F
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.9% MOT pass rate from 140 tests
78.8% MOT pass rate from 104 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Crf 230 F is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 140 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Crf 230 F Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Crf 230 F THIS CAR | 84.4% | 1,471 | 1,342 mi | 22 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 |
| Ktm 400EXC | 79.7% | 995 | 3,388 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Crf 230 F outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Crf 230 FShould you buy a used Honda Crf 230 F?
The Honda Crf 230 F has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% across 1,471 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 Crf 230 F are tyre is unsuitable (31 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (27), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (22). 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 Crf 230 F owner drives around 330 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 Crf 230 F models stay on UK roads for around 22 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.