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G704 VOT

1989 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,162 mi
Last recorded31,162 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Honda CB45030,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 VOT
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 31,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,705 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,493 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear swing arm coroded

Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Apr 2010 23,493 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear swing arm coroded

Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,412 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,403 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,191 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 23,191 miles

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

slight play in clutch lever

slight play in gear selector

slight play in rear brake pedal

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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G704 VOT is a 1989 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 30,721 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 CB450 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G704 VOT, 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 37 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G704 VOT registered?

G704 VOT is a 1989 Honda CB450, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G704 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G704 VOT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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