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K601 PLY

1992 Honda CB450

Blue Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,944 mi
Last recorded81,944 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Honda CB45028,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 PLY
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,944 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,793 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 81,789 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,923 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,141 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,802 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,654 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,013 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,958 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,542 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,530 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2006 71,044 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 71,044 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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K601 PLY is a 1992 Honda CB450 in Blue with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K601 PLY, 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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K601 PLY is a 1992 Honda CB450, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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