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J808 OVC

1991 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,677 mi
Last recorded30,677 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Honda CB45027,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ808 OVC
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 30,677 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 30,677 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,817 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 23,550 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,550 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 23,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,317 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,962 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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J808 OVC is a 1991 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J808 OVC, 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 J808 OVC registered?

J808 OVC is a 1991 Honda CB450, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J808 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J808 OVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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