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Honda Cn250 (1990)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.7% first-time pass rate

1990 Honda Cn250

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 1990 Honda Cn250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1990 Honda CN250 passes MOT at a rate of 83.7%, which is 3.7 percentage points above the UK average—a solid result for a 34-year-old machine. However, one in five of these vehicles has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so mechanical inspection before purchase is non-negotiable.

These scooters show modest average mileage of 26,382 miles for their age, suggesting moderate use rather than hard graft, yet they still rack up an average of 5.1 advisories per test, indicating widespread minor wear across brakes, lights, and suspension. Check the service history carefully and budget for routine maintenance on electrics and exhaust systems before committing to one.

Average reliability 3.7% above UK average
83.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
23,484
typical mileage
15,317–33,870 middle half
20.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.33
avg MOT failures per car
over 8.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1990 Honda Cn250

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.
  • ⚠️ 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 1990 Honda Cn250 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.

15,317
low mileage
23,484
typical
33,870
high mileage

Half of all 1990 Honda Cn250 vehicles fall between 15,317 and 33,870 miles.

1990 Honda Cn250 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

36 29 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

8.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.33
Avg failures per vehicle
5.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Honda Cn250

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

  • 45.1%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 41%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 25.4%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 23.8%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 18%
    Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
  • 13.9%
    Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 13.9%
    Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.

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