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FJ55 XMU

2005 Honda CRF450 X

Red Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Honda CRF450 X884 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 XMU
MakeHonda
ModelCRF450 X
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025
Pass 28 Feb 2024 608 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 608 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 11,056 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 11,056 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 8,276 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 8,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 6,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 3,962 miles

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

day light use only

Fail 30 Apr 2019 3,959 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

day light use only

Pass 10 Apr 2018 2,520 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 2,519 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 2,516 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty tel tail not working ( blue light in speedo ) (1.2.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 1,696 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 16 Aug 2016 1,696 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 1,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 1,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 1,307 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 1,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 1,302 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,125 miles

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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FJ55 XMU is a 2005 Honda CRF450 X in Red with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda CRF450 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 884 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 FJ55 XMU, 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 21 years old, this Honda CRF450 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ55 XMU registered?

FJ55 XMU is a 2005 Honda CRF450 X, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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