HONDA CBX250
Pass rate over time
The CBX250's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.5 points since 2007, 76.7% to 74.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBX250 passes first time 77.7% of the time; by 40k that's 82.9%.
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 CBX250
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
21 | 23.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 22.7 |
| brakes |
|
20 | 22.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 6.8 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 6.8 |
| body and structure |
|
5 | 5.7 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.1 |
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 CBX250 beats 2 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 CBX250.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1985 (84.6% pass). Weakest: 1986 (78.7%).
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.