Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B reliable?

Based on MOT data from 225 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cbr 250 R B (2011)

225 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B

CarHunch analysed 225 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Honda CBR 250 R-B passes its MOT first time 82.5% of the time, slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this is a reasonably reliable bike in this age group. However, 15.1% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded at least one dangerous defect, which is a meaningful concern for a buyer—you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These bikes are running relatively light at an average of 11,410 miles, with most sitting around 9,708 miles, so you're not dealing with high-mileage wear patterns. The average of 0.85 failures and 4.0 advisories per test suggests routine maintenance items (probably brakes, tyres, and lights) are the main issue rather than structural problems—check the service history carefully and budget for preventive work before purchase.

We have limited data for the 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 8.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–16k

For context

These stats describe 225 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B

Based on MOT data from 225 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	218	90.8%	0.88

Colour Breakdown

Based on 305 Honda Cbr 250 R B vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 60.3%

184

Black 37.7%

115

Multi-colour 2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,708

typical

5,753

low mileage

15,659

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B vehicles fall between 5,753 and 15,659 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,753 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,753–15,659 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R Bs sit.

⚠ Over 21,139 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Cbr 250 R B — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R Bs are still active.

86 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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