Honda CB250
Real ownership data from 10,512 UK CB250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 34.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 13.9% |
| Corrosion | major | 9.6% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 6% |
| Fuel system | major | 4.6% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
CB250 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 18,197 mi | 216 | 92.68% |
| 2012 | 5 | 10,638 mi | 723 | 96.3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 17,173 mi | 482 | 87.8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 20,383 mi | 1,668 | 74.47% |
| 2007 | 6 | 6,600 mi | 883 | 86.11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 15,132 mi | 582 | 94.67% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19,218 mi | 277 | 77.78% |
| 2003 | 91 | 19,759 mi | 1,016 | 84.04% |
| 2002 | 93 | 21,622 mi | 1,102 | 81.97% |
| 2001 | 115 | 22,538 mi | 1,048 | 84.22% |
| 2000 | 134 | 27,490 mi | 1,035 | 80.96% |
| 1999 | 179 | 26,510 mi | 1,158 | 78.05% |
| 1998 | 162 | 29,952 mi | 934 | 78.66% |
| 1997 | 276 | 28,468 mi | 934 | 79.81% |
| 1996 | 245 | 28,175 mi | 792 | 80.09% |
| 1995 | 285 | 28,736 mi | 763 | 78.09% |
| 1994 | 277 | 31,923 mi | 739 | 80.43% |
| 1993 | 348 | 33,544 mi | 725 | 78.14% |
| 1992 | 159 | 31,551 mi | 736 | 80.69% |
| 1991 | 21 | 27,116 mi | 476 | 90% |
CB250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB250?
Across 10,512 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (34.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (13.9% of all recorded faults), corrosion (9.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB250?
The median Honda CB250 in the UK has covered 28,447 miles, and typically rides about 449 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,205 and 40,110 miles.
Is the Honda CB250 reliable?
79.52% of Honda CB250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 10,512 Honda CB250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.