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K51 WPC

1993 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,242 mi
Last recorded43,242 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Honda CB45024,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK51 WPC
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 43,242 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slightly bent. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fork slightly bent.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 43,241 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake component insecure Reservoir not mounted. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Sprocket carrier. (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not operated by front brake lever. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,638 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre perished

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,242 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,423 miles

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

Rear advise rear brake service

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 28,856 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,840 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 28,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,160 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 28,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,311 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 22,309 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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K51 WPC is a 1993 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 24,724 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 K51 WPC, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K51 WPC registered?

K51 WPC is a 1993 Honda CB450, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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