HONDA CD250U-K
Pass rate over time
The CD250U-K's first-time pass rate has fallen 12.6 points since 2006, 76.7% to 64.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CD250U-K passes first time 80.0% of the time; by 30k that's 83.9%.
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 CD250U-K
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 30.6 |
| brakes |
|
13 | 21 |
| steering and suspension |
|
9 | 14.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 11.3 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 3.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 3.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.6 |
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 CD250U-K 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 CD250U-K.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1990 (85.1% pass). Weakest: 1991 (72.2%).
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.