Honda Ch250f MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 51 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 29.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Honda Ch250f MOT Reliability Overview
The Honda Ch250f is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 51 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.6% and a failure rate of 29.4%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Honda Ch250f earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Honda Ch250f presents for MOT with approximately 37,828 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Honda Ch250f is Motorcycle steering and suspension, affecting 17.6% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Motorcycle brakes at 13.7%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 11.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 21.6% | 11 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 19.6% | 10 |
| 3 | Steering | 19.6% | 10 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 13.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 11.8% | 6 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 9.8% | 5 |
| 7 | Tyres | 7.8% | 4 |
| 8 | Suspension | 7.8% | 4 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 5.9% | 3 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 3.9% | 2 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 3.9% | 2 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 3.9% | 2 |
| 13 | Driver's View Of The Road | 2.0% | 1 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Steering | 2.0% | 1 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 2.0% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 37,828 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.70 | 21.6% | 11 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 5.18 | 19.6% | 10 |
| Steering | 5.18 | 19.6% | 10 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.63 | 13.7% | 7 |
| Brakes | 3.11 | 11.8% | 6 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 2.59 | 9.8% | 5 |
| Tyres | 2.07 | 7.8% | 4 |
| Suspension | 2.07 | 7.8% | 4 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 1.56 | 5.9% | 3 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 1.04 | 3.9% | 2 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 1.04 | 3.9% | 2 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 1.04 | 3.9% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.52 | 2.0% | 1 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.52 | 2.0% | 1 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.52 | 2.0% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Honda Ch250f has 37,828 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Honda Ch250f has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 7.77% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Honda Ch250f MOT Data
The Honda Ch250f is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 51 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.6% and a failure rate of 29.4%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Honda Ch250f owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle steering and suspension and motorcycle brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Ch250f is likely to perform.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 17.6% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 17.6% of MOT failures on the Honda Ch250f. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle brakes — 13.7% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 13.7% of MOT failures on the Honda Ch250f. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 11.8% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 11.8% of MOT failures on the Honda Ch250f. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Ch250f?
Based on 51 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Honda Ch250f has an overall pass rate of 70.6% (29.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Ch250f?
The top 3 reasons a Honda Ch250f fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle steering and suspension (17.6%), 2. Motorcycle brakes (13.7%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (11.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Honda Ch250f reliable?
With a 29.4% MOT failure rate, the Ch250f is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Ch250f?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle steering and suspension (17.6%); Motorcycle brakes (13.7%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (11.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.