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H490 FCV

1990 Honda CN250

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,348 mi
Last recorded16,348 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda CN25023,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 FCV
MakeHonda
ModelCN250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 16,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 15,533 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 14,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 12,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 12,310 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,605 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 9,605 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2007 9,357 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,943 miles

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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H490 FCV is a 1990 Honda CN250 in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H490 FCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H490 FCV?

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What year was H490 FCV registered?

H490 FCV is a 1990 Honda CN250, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H490 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 FCV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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