MOT reliability
Honda Rebel 250
7 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Honda Rebel 250 vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Honda Rebel 250 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,743 miles.
7
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
2,970
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Rebel 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Rebel 250 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Steering13%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure4%
Honda Rebel 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 40% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Honda Rebel 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Rebel 250 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (2 times)
- engine mount missing (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Registration plate bolt missing (2 times)
- Riders right hand footrest mount worn (2 times)
Honda Rebel 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 42,438 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 39,560 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 58,888 |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 11,643 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 7,701 |
| 1986 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 43,333 |
Honda Rebel 250 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Honda Rebel 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Rebel 250 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Honda Rebel 250 in our data has covered around
30,743 miles.
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