Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CB250 HORNET
250cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.4%
first-time pass rate
8.0%
failed outright
16,464
median miles at test
88
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CB250 HORNET
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 46.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 33.3 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 13.3 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 6.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CB250 HORNET beats 2 of its 2 closest rivals (HONDA CB250, HONDA CB250 N).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB250 HORNET.