Honda CRF250 X
Real ownership data from 772 UK CRF250 X motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CRF250 X problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 17.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 12.3% |
| Wheels | major | 9.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 8.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.9% |
| Tyres | user entered | 4.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
CRF250 X 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 1,164 mi | 302 | 80% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1,121 mi | 64 | 92.31% |
| 2016 | 10 | 108 mi | 34 | 72.97% |
| 2015 | 17 | 372 mi | 126 | 75% |
| 2014 | 16 | 671 mi | 52 | 85% |
| 2013 | 20 | 742 mi | 98 | 81.93% |
| 2012 | 25 | 1,963 mi | 357 | 83.72% |
| 2011 | 19 | 1,474 mi | 412 | 84.09% |
| 2010 | 25 | 680 mi | 130 | 81.16% |
| 2009 | 25 | 2,132 mi | 394 | 92.48% |
| 2008 | 40 | 168 mi | 218 | 85.02% |
| 2007 | 67 | 1,242 mi | 244 | 85.32% |
| 2006 | 81 | 1,715 mi | 253 | 83.6% |
| 2005 | 129 | 809 mi | 142 | 77.87% |
| 2004 | 247 | 317 mi | 145 | 80.3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 958 mi | 12,033 | 68.97% |
| 2000 | 8 | 643 mi | 602 | 82.35% |
CRF250 X questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CRF250 X?
Across 772 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (17.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (12.3% of all recorded faults), wheels (9.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CRF250 X?
The median Honda CRF250 X in the UK has covered 718 miles, and typically rides about 167 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 45 and 2,769 miles.
Is the Honda CRF250 X reliable?
81.4% of Honda CRF250 X MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 772 Honda CRF250 X motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.