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K458 YFL

1992 Honda CB450

Blue Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

42,684 mi
Last recorded42,684 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Honda CB45028,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK458 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,684 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

the front brake hoses flex slightly when the brake is applied

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,182 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the front mudguard is missing

the rear left hand footpeg mount is slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 42,162 miles

Brake rod excessively chafed (3.2.A1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

left hand engine casing only held on with one bolt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 41,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 40,713 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 40,703 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 40,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 39,920 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2007 39,336 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 39,328 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,798 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 35,797 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 35,793 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jun 2006 35,763 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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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K458 YFL is a 1992 Honda CB450 in Blue with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1992 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 28,836 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 K458 YFL, 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 34 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K458 YFL registered?

K458 YFL is a 1992 Honda CB450, first registered on 7 December 1992.

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