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Honda Cd250u (1991)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.2% first-time pass rate

1991 Honda Cd250u

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 1991 Honda Cd250u. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1991 Honda CD250U passes its MOT at 81.2%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting reasonable reliability for a 33-year-old machine. Dangerous defects show up in 14.1% of these bikes, which is moderate but worth noting if you're looking at older examples.

At a median of 28,890 miles, these CD250Us are relatively low-mileage for their age, though they're still racking up an average of 1.31 failures and 4.3 advisories per test. The carhunch score of 50 reflects a mixed picture: check the service history carefully and budget for routine attention to electrical and wear items before buying.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,890
typical mileage
19,703–37,896 middle half
14.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.31
avg MOT failures per car
over 8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1991 Honda Cd250u

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Honda Cd250u 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.

19,703
low mileage
28,890
typical
37,896
high mileage

Half of all 1991 Honda Cd250u vehicles fall between 19,703 and 37,896 miles.

1991 Honda Cd250u — Still on the Road

25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

35 25 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.31
Avg failures per vehicle
4.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Honda Cd250u

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 31.3%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 21.8%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 20.7%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 19.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 19.7%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 17.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 11.6%
    Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
  • 9.9%
    Headlamp aim too high

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cd250u:

1989 1990 1992