MOT reliability
Honda Cb 250
86 vehicles · 603 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 86 Honda Cb 250 vehicles and 603 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 250 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,012 miles.
86
Vehicles
603
MOT tests
882
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb 250 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering16%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Honda Cb 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
| 13 | 19 | 68% |
| 14 | 14 | 79% |
| 15 | 16 | 81% |
| 16 | 17 | 94% |
| 17 | 15 | 80% |
| 18 | 10 | 100% |
| 19 | 11 | 73% |
| 20 | 12 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (84), Other (2)
Most common Honda Cb 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb 250 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (19 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (18 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (10 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (8 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
Honda Cb 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 70,871 |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 | 85% | 22,097 |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 | 79% | 33,014 |
| 1996 | 3 | 28 | 86% | 24,601 |
| 1995 | 2 | 25 | 100% | 9,750 |
| 1994 | 1 | 24 | 83% | 52,858 |
| 1993 | 4 | 66 | 91% | 34,487 |
| 1992 | 5 | 31 | 77% | 23,469 |
| 1991 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 23,114 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 35,927 |
| 1982 | 10 | 77 | 92% | 40,002 |
| 1981 | 10 | 92 | 77% | 46,481 |
| 1980 | 11 | 78 | 77% | 31,733 |
| 1979 | 7 | 18 | 94% | 19,845 |
| 1978 | 4 | 17 | 76% | 26,050 |
| 1977 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 9,979 |
| 1976 | 3 | 21 | 81% | 34,217 |
| 1975 | 4 | 10 | 80% | 11,462 |
| 1974 | 3 | 8 | 100% | 25,005 |
| 1973 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 20,877 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 23,918 |
| 1970 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 30,867 |
| 1969 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 2,335 |
Honda Cb 250 reliability FAQ
Across 86 Honda Cb 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 250 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Cb 250 in our data has covered around
30,012 miles.
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