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H609 AVV

1991 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,437 mi
Last recorded26,437 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Honda CB45027,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 AVV
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2011 26,437 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2011 26,437 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 25,027 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,027 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,496 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 23,496 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,981 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 21,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,688 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 21,680 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front and rear tyres low pressure.

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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H609 AVV is a 1991 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H609 AVV, 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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What year was H609 AVV registered?

H609 AVV is a 1991 Honda CB450, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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