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1998 Honda Crm250 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Crm250 models manufactured in 1998, based on 124 real MOT test results.

83.9%
Pass Rate
16.1%
Fail Rate
124
Total Tests
13,926
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1998 Honda Crm250 MOT Analysis

The 1998 Honda Crm250 has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 124 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,926 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 1998 Crm250 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1998 Honda Crm250 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 1.6% of failures. 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 range from £5–50. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 0.8%.

Top failures specific to 1998 models only. The overall Crm250 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.6%
Motorcycle brakes 0.8%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.6%2
2Motorcycle Brakes0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 13,926 mi

For 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.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.16% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.58% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.161.6%2
Motorcycle brakes0.580.8%1

Mileage Statistics

13,926
Mean
12,111
Median
9,824
25th Percentile
15,781
75th Percentile
11.56% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1998 Honda Crm250 has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 124 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,926 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 1998 Crm250 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1998 Honda Crm250, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 13,926 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1998 Honda Crm250 models. 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.

Motorcycle brakes — 0.8% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1998 Honda Crm250 models. 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).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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