Honda CRM250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CRM250 car check
Is the Honda CRM250 reliable? We analysed 3,258 real MOT tests across 392 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CRM250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, reflector on motorcycle missing and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CRM250.
Honda CRM250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CRM250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CRM250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CRM250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CRM250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CRM250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CRM250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CRM250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CRM250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CRM250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 73 | 80.8% | 7,864 | 9,136 | 10,967 |
| 2004 | 89 | 76.4% | 6,732 | 12,064 | 19,026 |
| 2003 | 142 | 81.7% | 11,150 | 18,343 | 25,070 |
| 2002 | 155 | 80.6% | 12,705 | 17,703 | 22,340 |
| 2001 | 170 | 82.9% | 10,215 | 15,314 | 21,393 |
| 2000 | 461 | 82.9% | 10,370 | 16,123 | 21,388 |
| 1999 | 719 | 82.9% | 7,432 | 11,709 | 17,996 |
| 1998 | 428 | 83.6% | 8,117 | 12,288 | 19,432 |
| 1997 | 394 | 83.2% | 9,297 | 18,343 | 23,997 |
| 1996 | 96 | 80.2% | 12,536 | 17,623 | 21,806 |
| 1995 | 52 | 82.7% | 7,815 | 10,921 | 16,810 |
| 1992 | 113 | 78.8% | 14,740 | 21,520 | 26,546 |
| 1991 | 129 | 81.4% | 7,821 | 12,111 | 19,854 |
| 1989 | 86 | 79.1% | 13,906 | 18,604 | 25,939 |
How Long Does a Honda CRM250 Last?
Based on 392 Honda CRM250 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CRM250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CRM250 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 CRM250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 428 tests
76.4% MOT pass rate from 89 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CRM250 is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 428 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CRM250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CRM250 THIS CAR | 82.4% | 3,258 | 14,526 mi | 37 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 |
| Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV Auto | 91.6% | 1,081 | 28,054 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CRM250 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CRM250Should you buy a used Honda CRM250?
The Honda CRM250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 3,258 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 CRM250 are tyre is unsuitable (51 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (44), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (44). 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 CRM250 owner drives around 283 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 CRM250 models stay on UK roads for around 37 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.