Honda Cb250 (1992)
1992 Honda Cb250
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 1992 Honda Cb250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Honda CB250 passes MOT at 67.7%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%—so expect a meaningful proportion of these bikes to need work when tested. With 12.8% having faced dangerous defects historically, you're looking at real safety concerns that demand careful pre-purchase inspection.
These machines average just under 29,000 miles, which is relatively low for a 30-year-old bike, suggesting many have been kept as hobby machines rather than daily runners. The average 1.23 failures and 4.4 advisories per test indicate wear is creeping up on rubber, lights, and fasteners—typical for older bikes—so budget for brake lines, tyres, and electrical gremlins before you ride one home.
What to check before buying a 1992 Honda Cb250
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 147 | 67.6% | 1.24 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Honda Cb250 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Honda Cb250 vehicles fall between 18,957 and 38,587 miles.
1992 Honda Cb250 — Still on the Road
29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Honda Cb250
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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20.7%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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18.4%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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18.2%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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14.5%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
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12.9%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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