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C785 TFL

1986 Honda CB450

Blue Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,842 mi
Last recorded26,842 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Honda CB45029,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC785 TFL
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,842 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 26,842 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre under inflated

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 11 May 2023 25,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 25,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 25,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both silencers have holes in them, the Right hand one is especially bad. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Rear stop light switch intermittent, and sometimes stick on. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil RH fork seal leaking slightly. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 24,810 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front wheel slightly binding

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,702 miles

indicators flash fast

Pass 17 May 2014 24,558 miles

o/s indicators flashing fast

Fail 26 Apr 2014 24,546 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

o/s indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

o/s exhaust slight movement

o/s indicator flashes fast

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,803 miles

front tyre 2.5mm

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,665 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,665 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,560 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB450?

Based on 4,580 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 131
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 30
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C785 TFL is a 1986 Honda CB450 in Blue with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 29,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB450 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C785 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB450 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 40 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C785 TFL registered?

C785 TFL is a 1986 Honda CB450, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C785 TFL safe to buy?

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