Husaberg Fe 450 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Husaberg Fe 450 car check
Is the Husaberg Fe 450 reliable? We analysed 744 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.
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The Husaberg Fe 450 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector on motorcycle missing, horn not working and registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Husaberg Fe 450.
Husaberg Fe 450 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Husaberg Fe 450. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Husaberg Fe 450 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Husaberg Fe 450 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Husaberg Fe 450 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Husaberg Fe 450 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Husaberg Fe 450 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Husaberg Fe 450 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Husaberg Fe 450 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Husaberg Fe 450 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79 | 81.0% | 1,087 | 2,174 | 3,570 |
| 2007 | 73 | 79.5% | 2,867 | 4,167 | 6,067 |
| 2006 | 132 | 79.5% | 1,516 | 2,494 | 3,526 |
| 2005 | 134 | 85.1% | 2,024 | 2,859 | 4,084 |
| 2004 | 244 | 83.2% | 2,178 | 2,926 | 4,618 |
How Long Does a Husaberg Fe 450 Last?
Based on 131 Husaberg Fe 450 vehicles on UK roads.
Husaberg Fe 450 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Husaberg Fe 450 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 Husaberg Fe 450
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.1% MOT pass rate from 134 tests
79.5% MOT pass rate from 132 tests
The best year to buy a used Husaberg Fe 450 is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.1% across 134 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Husaberg Fe 450 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husaberg Fe 450 THIS CAR | 82.5% | 744 | 2,780 mi | 22 yrs |
| Husaberg FE450E | 81% | 817 | 3,130 mi | 23 yrs |
| Husaberg Fe | 82.9% | 561 | 2,632 mi | 13 yrs |
| Ford Kuga Titan Frst ED Eblue 4X4 A | 88.9% | 832 | 26,938 mi | — yrs |
| Honda Varadero | 81.9% | 1,087 | 17,683 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Husaberg FE450E (81.0% pass rate) and the Husaberg Fe (82.9% pass rate), the Husaberg Fe 450 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Husaberg Fe 450Should you buy a used Husaberg Fe 450?
The Husaberg Fe 450 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.5% across 744 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 Husaberg Fe 450 are reflector on motorcycle missing (16 recorded failures), horn not working (10), and registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (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.
A typical Husaberg Fe 450 owner drives around 194 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 Husaberg Fe 450 models stay on UK roads for around 22 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.