HONDA CBF 250-4
Pass rate over time
The CBF 250-4's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.6 points since 2008, 87.5% to 83.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBF 250-4 passes first time 94.6% of the time; by 20k that's 79.2%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CBF 250-4
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
14 | 21.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
12 | 18.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 18.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 12.1 |
| drive system |
|
5 | 7.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 6.1 |
| steering |
|
3 | 4.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 4.5 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 4.5 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CBF 250-4 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
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 CBF 250-4.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (91.7% pass). Weakest: 2004 (79.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.