Husaberg FE450E Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Husaberg FE450E reliable? We analysed 817 real MOT tests across 111 vehicles to find out.
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The Husaberg FE450E is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector on motorcycle missing, wheel bearings have excessive free play and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Husaberg FE450E.
Husaberg FE450E Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Husaberg FE450E. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Husaberg FE450E MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Husaberg FE450E to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Husaberg FE450E Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Husaberg FE450E fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Husaberg FE450E Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Husaberg FE450E owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Husaberg FE450E MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Husaberg FE450E year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96 | 77.1% | 2,282 | 3,458 | 4,518 |
| 2009 | 144 | 81.9% | 1,620 | 2,872 | 4,428 |
| 2008 | 105 | 81.9% | 2,245 | 4,017 | 7,254 |
| 2005 | 79 | 78.5% | 1,734 | 2,108 | 3,256 |
| 2004 | 137 | 79.6% | 1,224 | 2,608 | 5,799 |
| 2003 | 94 | 84.0% | 2,205 | 4,177 | 6,134 |
How Long Does a Husaberg FE450E Last?
Based on 111 Husaberg FE450E vehicles on UK roads.
Husaberg FE450E Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Husaberg FE450E 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 FE450E
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.0% MOT pass rate from 94 tests
77.1% MOT pass rate from 96 tests
The best year to buy a used Husaberg FE450E is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.0% across 94 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Husaberg FE450E Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husaberg FE450E THIS CAR | 81.0% | 817 | 3,130 mi | 23 yrs |
| Husaberg Fe 450 | 82.5% | 744 | 2,780 mi | 22 yrs |
| Husaberg Fe | 82.9% | 561 | 2,632 mi | 13 yrs |
| Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI | 86.6% | 471 | 74,034 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa Elite Nav Turbo D | 86.9% | 758 | 38,539 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Husaberg Fe 450 (82.5% pass rate) and the Husaberg Fe (82.9% pass rate), the Husaberg FE450E trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Husaberg FE450E has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.0% across 817 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 FE450E are reflector on motorcycle missing (14 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (11), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (10). 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 FE450E owner drives around 253 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 FE450E models stay on UK roads for around 23 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.