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H53 GAD

1990 Honda CN250

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,542 mi
Last recorded8,542 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda CN25023,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 GAD
MakeHonda
ModelCN250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 8,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 8,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 8,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 8,360 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 8,360 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2011 8,254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2010 7,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,559 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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H53 GAD is a 1990 Honda CN250 in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H53 GAD, 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 H53 GAD registered?

H53 GAD is a 1990 Honda CN250, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H53 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H53 GAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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