Honda Cd250u K (1992)
1992 Honda Cd250u K
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 1992 Honda Cd250u K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Honda CD250U-K is a reliability red flag: only 10.8% pass MOT first time versus the UK average of 80%, meaning nine out of ten will fail their test. No dangerous defects were recorded in this cohort, but the consistently poor pass rate suggests these bikes have fundamental issues keeping them roadworthy.
At under 30,000 miles median, these are low-mileage machines for their age, yet they're still struggling through testing—this points to problems that come with age and storage rather than hard use. With fewer than half an advisory per bike on average, the issues aren't minor niggles either; if you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic to identify what's actually broken.
What to check before buying a 1992 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%) | 101 | 9.9% | 0.12 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 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 1992 Honda Cd250u K vehicles fall between 16,369 and 35,408 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 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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36.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.3%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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27.3%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
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27.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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27.3%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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27.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.2%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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18.2%
Brake component is slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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