Honda Crf 450 R Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Crf 450 R car check
Is the Honda Crf 450 R reliable? We analysed 641 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Crf 450 R is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, reflector on motorcycle missing and exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Crf 450 R.
Honda Crf 450 R Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Crf 450 R. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Crf 450 R MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Crf 450 R to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Crf 450 R Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Crf 450 R fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Crf 450 R MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Crf 450 R year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 55 | 89.1% | 30 | 76 | 246 |
| 2005 | 79 | 82.3% | 42 | 254 | 862 |
| 2004 | 144 | 84.7% | 130 | 586 | 1,192 |
| 2003 | 116 | 82.8% | 96 | 380 | 2,029 |
| 2002 | 93 | 81.7% | 1,081 | 1,665 | 9,193 |
How Long Does a Honda Crf 450 R Last?
Based on 107 Honda Crf 450 R vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Crf 450 R Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Crf 450 R MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Crf 450 R
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.1% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
81.7% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Crf 450 R is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 55 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Crf 450 R Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Crf 450 R THIS CAR | 83.2% | 641 | 500 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Piaggio Zip 125 | 75.5% | 913 | 11,320 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Crf 450 R outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Crf 450 R has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.2% across 641 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Crf 450 R are tyre is unsuitable (11 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (10), and exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (9). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Crf 450 R models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.