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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:

  • Other79%
  • Steering13%
  • Brakes9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure4%

Honda Rebel 250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
82100%
92100%
10475%
11367%
12367%
132100%
14367%
15367%
161100%
17540%
18580%
19367%
20450%

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:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  2. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  9. Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (2 times)
  10. engine mount missing (2 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  12. Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (2 times)
  13. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  14. Registration plate bolt missing (2 times)
  15. Riders right hand footrest mount worn (2 times)

Honda Rebel 250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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