Honda Crf250 X MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,106 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 18.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Honda Crf250 X MOT Reliability Overview
The Honda Crf250 X is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,106 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 13 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.6% and a failure rate of 18.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Honda Crf250 X earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Honda Crf250 X presents for MOT with approximately 3,214 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2009 models achieve the highest pass rate at 94.6%, while 2013 models have the lowest at 74.5%. This 20.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Honda Crf250 X is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 10.6% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 7.1%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 5.8%. 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
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Honda Crf250 X. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 4 to 10 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Honda Crf250 X shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 8 (23.9% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* 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 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 12.5% | 387 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 8.0% | 249 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 5.8% | 181 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 5.5% | 171 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 4.7% | 146 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 3.6% | 111 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Suspension | 3.2% | 99 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 2.3% | 70 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Drive System | 2.1% | 65 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 1.7% | 53 |
| 11 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 1.4% | 43 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Wheels | 1.2% | 37 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.0% | 31 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 0.9% | 29 |
| 15 | Non-component Advisories | 0.5% | 17 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Honda Crf250 X has 3,214 miles when tested for MOT.
About Honda Crf250 X MOT Data
The Honda Crf250 X is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,106 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 13 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.6% and a failure rate of 18.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Honda Crf250 X owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension 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 Crf250 X is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 10.6% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 10.6% of MOT failures on the Honda Crf250 X. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 7.1% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 7.1% of MOT failures on the Honda Crf250 X. 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 lamps and reflectors — 5.8% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 5.8% of MOT failures on the Honda Crf250 X. 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 Crf250 X?
Based on 3,106 MOT tests in our database, the Honda Crf250 X has an overall pass rate of 81.6% (18.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Crf250 X?
The top 3 reasons a Honda Crf250 X fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (10.6%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (7.1%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Honda Crf250 X reliable?
With a 18.4% MOT failure rate, the Crf250 X is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Crf250 X?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (10.6%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (7.1%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.8%). 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.