Pass rate over time
The CRF230's first-time pass rate has risen 17.3 points since 2008, 68.8% to 86.1%.
What fails on a CRF230
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
82 | 40.6 | 1.2× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
31 | 15.3 | 1.2× |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 9.9 | 0.7× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
18 | 8.9 | 0.7× |
| brakes |
|
15 | 7.4 | 0.4× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
15 | 7.4 | 2.7× |
| suspension |
|
8 | 4 | 0.7× |
| drive system |
|
5 | 2.5 | 0.9× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 2 | 0.6× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 2 | 0.5× |
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 CRF230 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 CRF230.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (86.8% pass). Weakest: 2005 (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.
HONDA CRF230 FAQ
Is the HONDA CRF230 reliable?
The HONDA CRF230 is less reliable than average for its class: 79.0% of its 781 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3770 of 5426 models.
What does a CRF230 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 41% of all defects recorded against failed CRF230 tests.
What is the best year of CRF230 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (86.8%) and 2005 worst (72.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.