Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D?

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 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D?

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 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D?

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 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D reliable?

Based on MOT data from 460 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92%, 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 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D?

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 Crf 250 L D (2013)

460 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Crf 250 L D

CarHunch analysed 460 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 460 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2013 Honda CRF 250 L-D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78%, which is marginally below the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliability that's solid but not exceptional for its age. One in ten of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a modest concern but not alarming for a 11-year-old machine.

With a median mileage of just 5,433 miles, these are lightly-used adventure bikes—many owners clearly treat them as weekend toys rather than daily transport, which explains the relatively low failure rate of 0.62 per vehicle. That said, advisories average 2.2 per test, pointing to minor wear on consumables like chains, brake pads, and cables; budget for routine maintenance and have any advisory items checked before you buy.

The 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

92%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.62

Over 6.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 460 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 460 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.2% 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%)	448	91.8%	0.63

Colour Breakdown

Based on 825 Honda Crf 250 L D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 98.1%

809

White 1.3%

Black 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D 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.

5,433

typical

3,358

low mileage

9,462

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Crf 250 L D vehicles fall between 3,358 and 9,462 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,358 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.

✓ 3,358–9,462 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Crf 250 L Ds sit.

⚠ Over 12,773 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Crf 250 L D — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2013 Honda Crf 250 L Ds are still active.

210 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

6.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.62

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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