Honda CRF250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CRF250 car check
Is the Honda CRF250 reliable? We analysed 903 real MOT tests across 181 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CRF250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, tyre is unsuitable and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CRF250.
Honda CRF250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CRF250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CRF250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CRF250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CRF250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CRF250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CRF250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CRF250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CRF250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CRF250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 82 | 76.8% | 66 | 358 | 715 |
| 2007 | 100 | 86.0% | 29 | 753 | 3,976 |
| 2005 | 115 | 83.5% | 36 | 74 | 510 |
| 2004 | 212 | 77.8% | 64 | 694 | 2,554 |
How Long Does a Honda CRF250 Last?
Based on 181 Honda CRF250 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CRF250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CRF250 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 CRF250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests
76.8% MOT pass rate from 82 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CRF250 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.0% across 100 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CRF250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CRF250 THIS CAR | 84.3% | 903 | 1,921 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 |
| Triumph T120R | 91% | 1,478 | 6,559 mi | 65 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CRF250 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CRF250Should you buy a used Honda CRF250?
The Honda CRF250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 903 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 CRF250 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (17 recorded failures), tyre is unsuitable (13), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (9). 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 CRF250 owner drives around 325 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 CRF250 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.