Honda CBR250R
Real ownership data from 51 UK CBR250R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CBR250R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4% |
| Suspension | major | 3.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.7% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
CBR250R mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 14 | 14,392 mi | 992 | 87.96% |
| 1989 | 5 | 19,210 mi | 1,407 | 89.47% |
| 1988 | 6 | 11,510 mi | 149 | 93.1% |
CBR250R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CBR250R?
Across 51 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CBR250R?
The median Honda CBR250R in the UK has covered 15,043 miles, and typically rides about 620 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,961 and 22,120 miles.
Is the Honda CBR250R reliable?
88.41% of Honda CBR250R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.49 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 51 Honda CBR250R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.