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AE56 AXB

2006 Honda CRF450 X

Red Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Honda CRF450 X768 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 AXB
MakeHonda
ModelCRF450 X
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2025

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower and upper link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower and upper link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headbearings slight notchy

Fail 13 Aug 2018

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headbearings slight notchy

Pass 3 Aug 2017

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2016 10,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 10,300 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015
Pass 30 Jan 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

recomend daylight use only

Fail 30 Jan 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

recomend daylight use only

Fail 30 Jul 2013

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Daylight use only

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

no lights, daytime use only

Pass 14 Feb 2011

no lights fitted at time of test (daylight use)

Pass 15 Feb 2010

Chain horse shoe clip slightly worn.

DAYTIME MOT.

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

This bike must only be used during daylight hours and must not be used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Fail 15 Feb 2010

Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Chain horse shoe clip slightly worn.

DAYTIME MOT.

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

This bike must only be used during daylight hours and must not be used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

How Reliable is the Honda CRF450 X?

Based on 4,404 MOT tests across 695 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
695
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Horn missing 41
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AE56 AXB is a 2006 Honda CRF450 X in Red with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Honda CRF450 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 768 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 CRF450 X fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 AXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CRF450 X typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Honda CRF450 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 AXB is a 2006 Honda CRF450 X, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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