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H968 GDY

1990 Honda CB450

Blue Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,645 mi
Last recorded49,645 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Honda CB45028,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH968 GDY
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,618 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 49,580 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,077 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

throttle cable damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 47,077 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,142 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,100 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,969 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 41,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,633 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 41,633 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,408 miles

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

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

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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H968 GDY is a 1990 Honda CB450 in Blue with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 28,555 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 H968 GDY, 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 36 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H968 GDY registered?

H968 GDY is a 1990 Honda CB450, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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