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H453 YHV

1990 Honda CN250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Honda CN25023,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH453 YHV
MakeHonda
ModelCN250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 53,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,630 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,364 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,364 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,064 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,824 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,507 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,106 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,093 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,832 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

rear suspension component slightly misaligned

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,925 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,923 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,578 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,528 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,967 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,967 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda CN250?

Based on 1,534 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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H453 YHV is a 1990 Honda CN250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Honda CN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 23,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CN250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H453 YHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Honda CN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H453 YHV is a 1990 Honda CN250, first registered on 7 November 1990.

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