Honda CRF450 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CRF450 car check
Is the Honda CRF450 reliable? We analysed 1,450 real MOT tests across 328 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CRF450 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, reflector on motorcycle missing and horn missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CRF450.
Honda CRF450 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CRF450. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CRF450 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CRF450 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CRF450 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CRF450 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CRF450 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CRF450 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CRF450 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CRF450 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 52 | 86.5% | 95 | 531 | 1,162 |
| 2017 | 61 | 82.0% | 45 | 51 | 585 |
| 2015 | 62 | 85.5% | 187 | 412 | 3,220 |
| 2012 | 61 | 90.2% | 997 | 3,176 | 5,368 |
| 2008 | 51 | 72.5% | 56 | 1,674 | 2,162 |
| 2007 | 108 | 87.0% | 98 | 1,114 | 2,406 |
| 2006 | 60 | 86.7% | 3 | 157 | 770 |
| 2005 | 174 | 81.0% | 76 | 522 | 2,944 |
| 2004 | 98 | 84.7% | 54 | 152 | 462 |
| 2003 | 204 | 78.4% | 100 | 535 | 1,930 |
| 2002 | 160 | 83.1% | 72 | 291 | 1,847 |
| 2001 | 61 | 77.0% | 34 | 2,040 | 8,680 |
How Long Does a Honda CRF450 Last?
Based on 328 Honda CRF450 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CRF450 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CRF450 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 CRF450
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.2% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
72.5% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CRF450 is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 61 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CRF450 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CRF450 THIS CAR | 84.1% | 1,450 | 531 mi | 25 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 |
| Toyota Aygo X Vvt-i | 94.5% | 806 | 45,050 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CRF450 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CRF450Should you buy a used Honda CRF450?
The Honda CRF450 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.1% across 1,450 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 CRF450 are tyre is unsuitable (17 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (17), and horn missing (16). 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.
A typical Honda CRF450 owner drives around 170 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CRF450 models stay on UK roads for around 25 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.