Honda Cd250u K (1991)
1991 Honda Cd250u K
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 1991 Honda Cd250u K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1991 Honda CD250U-K is a significant reliability concern, with only an 11.7% first-time pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%—nearly seven times worse. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues aren't the problem here.
These bikes are old and high-mileage (median 24,700 miles, average 34,368), which explains the poor MOT performance; at this age, wear and tear accumulates faster than any manufacturer's design can protect against. With less than one failure per vehicle on average but regular advisories, expect to budget for incremental repairs and maintenance rather than catastrophic breakdowns—get a thorough pre-purchase inspection and factor in ongoing work.
What to check before buying a 1991 Honda Cd250u K
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 (99%) | 142 | 11% | 0.16 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Honda Cd250u K 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 1991 Honda Cd250u K vehicles fall between 19,494 and 29,438 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Honda Cd250u K
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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27.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.2%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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12.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.1%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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12.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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9.1%
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess
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9.1%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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