Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda 250: MOT pass rate by registration year
Which 250 years pass first time, and which fall short of the model's 80.7% average, from 731 DVSA tests.
Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 1998 (88.5% of 52 tests). Lowest: 1996 (70.9% of 55). Years more than two points below the model average: 1996.
| Registered | Tests | First-time pass | vs model (80.7%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 52 | 84.6% | +3.9 pp |
| 1996 | 55 | 70.9% | -9.8 pp |
| 1997 | 95 | 83.2% | +2.5 pp |
| 1998 | 52 | 88.5% | +7.8 pp |
Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years. A first-time MOT pass is a roadworthiness check, not a full mechanical inspection.
Pass rate over time
Questions
- Which 250 years have the lowest MOT pass rate?
- 1996 registered examples pass first time less often than the Honda 250 overall (80.7%); the 1996 cohort is lowest at 70.9% from 55 tests.
- Which 250 year has the highest MOT pass rate?
- 1998, at 88.5% of 52 first tests (2005–2025). Years more than two points above the model average: 1991, 1997, 1998.
- How much does the 250 pass rate vary by year?
- 17.6 percentage points between the highest (1998, 88.5%) and lowest (1996, 70.9%) cohorts with at least 50 tests. Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
Full report: Honda 250 reliability, failures and mileage · ranked #3439 of 5428 models· other Honda models: CBR600F, CBR900RR, CBR1100XX, CB500, C90, VFR800 Fi