Honda Cb250 (2001)
2001 Honda Cb250
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Cb250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Honda CB250 falls slightly below the UK average with a 75.3% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally, suggesting these 20-year-old bikes need a bit more attention to get through testing. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 11.2%, so catastrophic issues are unlikely—though you should still budget for remedial work on most examples.
At just under 18,000 miles median, these CB250s have genuinely low mileage for their age, which is promising for long-term reliability. However, the average bike still racks up 1.53 failures and 5.4 advisories per test, pointing to wear in consumables like brakes, tyres, and lighting rather than engine problems. When you're viewing one, ask the seller for full service history and have an independent mechanic inspect brakes, suspension, and electrical systems—the MOT data suggests these are the weak spots.
What to check before buying a 2001 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 (98%) | 105 | 74.8% | 1.56 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 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 2001 Honda Cb250 vehicles fall between 10,849 and 29,140 miles.
2001 Honda Cb250 — Still on the Road
34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% 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 — 2001 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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53.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.9%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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27.9%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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25.2%
Drive chain slightly loose
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21.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.4%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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13.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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