HONDA CRF 230 F
Pass rate over time
The CRF 230 F's first-time pass rate has risen 16.5 points since 2008, 75.0% to 91.5%.
What fails on a CRF 230 F
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
152 | 38.8 | 1.3× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
55 | 14 | 1.2× |
| brakes |
|
37 | 9.4 | 0.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
36 | 9.2 | 0.7× |
| steering and suspension |
|
32 | 8.2 | 0.5× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
25 | 6.4 | 2.3× |
| suspension |
|
21 | 5.4 | 1.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
12 | 3.1 | 0.7× |
| tyres |
|
12 | 3.1 | 0.8× |
| drive system |
|
10 | 2.6 | 0.7× |
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.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CRF 230 F beats 0 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CRF250).
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 CRF 230 F.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (85.5% pass). Weakest: 2009 (71.3%).
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 CRF 230 F FAQ
Is the HONDA CRF 230 F reliable?
The HONDA CRF 230 F is less reliable than average for its class: 81.4% of its 1,547 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3291 of 5426 models.
What does a CRF 230 F fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 39% of all defects recorded against failed CRF 230 F tests.
What is the best year of CRF 230 F to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (85.5%) and 2009 worst (71.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.