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H497 YAV

1990 Honda CN250

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,197 mi
Last recorded16,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda CN25023,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 YAV
MakeHonda
ModelCN250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 16,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,884 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 14,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 13,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 12,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 11,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 11,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 10,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 10,293 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 9,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 8,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,225 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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H497 YAV is a 1990 Honda CN250 in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H497 YAV, 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

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What year was H497 YAV registered?

H497 YAV is a 1990 Honda CN250, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H497 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H497 YAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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