Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA CBR 250 R-B
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The CBR 250 R-B's first-time pass rate has risen 1.1 points since 2014, 90.0% to 91.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR 250 R-B passes first time 92.7% of the time; by 30k that's 71.6%.
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 CBR 250 R-B
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
47 | 20.5 | 0.4× |
| steering and suspension |
|
30 | 13.1 | 0.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
26 | 11.4 | 0.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
26 | 11.4 | 1.3× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
20 | 8.7 | 0.2× |
| drive system |
|
19 | 8.3 | 1.0× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
18 | 7.9 | 0.4× |
| tyres |
|
18 | 7.9 | 1.2× |
| suspension |
|
15 | 6.6 | 0.9× |
| steering |
|
10 | 4.4 | 1.0× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2012 (88.7%). Lowest: 2013 (86.2%). Every CBR 250 R-B year compared →
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.
HONDA CBR 250 R-B FAQ
Is the HONDA CBR 250 R-B reliable?
The HONDA CBR 250 R-B is more reliable than average for its class: 87.8% of its 2,137 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1669 of 5428 models.
What does a CBR 250 R-B fail its MOT on most?
brakes: 21% of all defects recorded against failed CBR 250 R-B tests.
What is the best year of CBR 250 R-B to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (88.7%) and 2013 worst (86.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a CBR 250 R-B last?
The median CBR 250 R-B shows 9,258 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 71.6% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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