Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra 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 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra 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 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra 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 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra B reliable?

Based on MOT data from 190 vehicles, the 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, 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 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra 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 Ra B (2012)

190 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra B

CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 Honda CBR 250 is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 82.5% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, though nearly one in five examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—worth checking the full service history on any you're considering. The 18.9% dangerous defect rate is a genuine concern that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic.

At just over 12,000 miles on average, these bikes are low-mileage machines, which explains the relatively modest failure rate of 0.81 per vehicle—but the high advisory count of 3.9 per bike suggests wear items and minor issues accumulate even with light use. Before buying, get an independent MOT history check to see what specific advisories recur, as this will tell you exactly what maintenance costs to budget for.

We have limited data for the 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra 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

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.81

Over 7.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 6k–17k

For context

These stats describe 190 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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Based on MOT data from 190 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19% 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%)	184	90.3%	0.84

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra 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.

10,694

typical

5,717

low mileage

17,041

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra B vehicles fall between 5,717 and 17,041 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,717 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.

✓ 5,717–17,041 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra Bs sit.

⚠ Over 23,005 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra B — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 2012 Honda Cbr 250 Ra Bs are still active.

81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* 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

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.81

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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