Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CB250F
249cc
Petrol
Class 2
84.6%
first-time pass rate
13.5%
failed outright
17,476
median miles at test
104
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CB250F
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
6 | 23.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 15.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 7.7 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.8 |
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 CB250F 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 CB250F.