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K490 CFS

1992 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,485 mi
Last recorded37,485 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda CD250U28,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 CFS
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,485 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 37,219 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,077 miles

rear brake pivot ( centre stand assembly) wear at limit.

Fail 21 Mar 2023 37,069 miles

Headlamp insecure lens in shell (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection inside headlamp shell (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn pivot pin also becoming detached from its mounting (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,796 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stand corroded

exhaust system corroded

frame corroded

suspension corroded

wear in rear chain sprocket carrier

Fail 16 Mar 2022 36,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stand corroded

exhaust system corroded

frame corroded

suspension corroded

wear in rear chain sprocket carrier

Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure not insecure but 2 bolts missing ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 36,627 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure not insecure but 2 bolts missing ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 36,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,919 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front fork gaiters split

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,902 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Ex gasket leak at head. (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,743 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,742 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,482 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 35,087 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 35,087 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 33,645 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 33,645 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 32,779 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 92,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 May 2008 31,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,354 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CD250U?

Based on 5,153 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain excessively loose 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 33
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K490 CFS is a 1992 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Honda CD250U models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 28,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CD250U fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K490 CFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CD250U typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Honda CD250U is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K490 CFS registered?

K490 CFS is a 1992 Honda CD250U, first registered on 1 November 1992.

Is K490 CFS safe to buy?

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