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Honda Crf 250 X Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Crf 250 X reliable? We analysed 773 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 773 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.7%
Typical Mileage
505mi
Annual Mileage
197mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
22yrs

The Honda Crf 250 X 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 reflector on motorcycle missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Crf 250 X.

Honda Crf 250 X Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Crf 250 X. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Crf 250 X MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Crf 250 X to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

76.6%
2013
88.5%
2011
86.8%
2009
83.1%
2008
86.8%
2007
82.3%
2006
85.1%
2005
82.4%
2004

Honda Crf 250 X Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Honda Crf 250 X fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre is unsuitable 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Horn missing 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Horn not working 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5

Honda Crf 250 X Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Crf 250 X owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
57 mi/yr
Typical
197 mi/yr
Average
961 mi/yr
Heavy usage
541 mi/yr

Honda Crf 250 X MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Crf 250 X year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 64 76.6% 406 1,970 3,009
2011 52 88.5% 37 91 948
2009 68 86.8% 76 235 1,167
2008 130 83.1% 78 1,025 4,189
2007 91 86.8% 82 1,034 4,381
2006 96 82.3% 61 188 1,002
2005 87 85.1% 82 629 2,104
2004 131 82.4% 58 192 632

How Long Does a Honda Crf 250 X Last?

Based on 107 Honda Crf 250 X vehicles on UK roads.

Average
11.7 years
Median
12.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
22 years

Honda Crf 250 X Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Crf 250 X MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
505 mi
75th Percentile
2,450 mi
95th Percentile
13,600 mi
Max Recorded
195,859 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Crf 250 X

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2011

88.5% MOT pass rate from 52 tests

Year to avoid
2013

76.6% MOT pass rate from 64 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Crf 250 X is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 52 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Crf 250 X Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Crf 250 X THIS CAR 83.7% 773 505 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
Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line MHEV Auto 89.2% 260 24,198 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Crf 250 X outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Crf 250 X?

The Honda Crf 250 X has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.7% across 773 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 250 X are tyre is unsuitable (19 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (16), and reflector on motorcycle missing (10). 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 250 X owner drives around 197 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 250 X 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.

Honda Crf 250 X — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Crf 250 X reliable?
Based on 773 MOT tests, the Honda Crf 250 X has a 83.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Crf 250 X?
The most common MOT failures are tyre is unsuitable, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, and reflector on motorcycle missing. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Honda Crf 250 X do per year?
The typical Honda Crf 250 X does around 197 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Crf 250 X last?
Most Honda Crf 250 X models stay on UK roads for around 22 years based on our analysis of 107 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Crf 250 X?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Crf 250 X?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Crf 250 X is 2011 with a 88.5% pass rate across 52 tests.