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H144 BCA

1991 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,127 mi
Last recorded38,127 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Honda CB45027,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 BCA
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 38,127 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 36,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,369 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,031 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,351 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,091 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,873 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,499 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,280 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,062 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,405 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 27,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 24,797 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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H144 BCA is a 1991 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 27,678 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 H144 BCA, 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 35 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H144 BCA is a 1991 Honda CB450, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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