CarVerify

Free Car Check

K71 XOV

1993 Honda CB450

Blue Petrol 447cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,481 mi
Last recorded41,481 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Honda CB45024,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK71 XOV
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,481 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 41,481 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake control 2 (footbrake) (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,169 miles

footrest pivots worn

rear brake pedal pivot worn

slight wear in n/s brake caliper slide

Fail 11 Sep 2014 41,073 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

footrest pivots worn

rear brake light electrical wire attached to pedal

rear brake pedal pivot worn advise repair

slight wear in n/s brake caliper slide

Pass 2 Sep 2013 405,738 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

footrest pivots worn

front n/s brake caliper slides worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 40,657 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

footrest pivots worn

front n/s brake caliper slides worn

rear carrier rack insecure

front fairing carrier frame poorly welded and holed

front wiring around steering head insecure

n s rear carrier rack mounting badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,595 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 39,457 miles

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

footpegs worn

front mudguard broken

gearlever loose

no chainguard fitted

oil trace on sump plug

slight pitting to front fork

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,680 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
Full Honda CB450 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K71 XOV is a 1993 Honda CB450 in Blue with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K71 XOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K71 XOV?

You can check the full history of K71 XOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K71 XOV registered?

K71 XOV is a 1993 Honda CB450, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K71 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K71 XOV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K71 XOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K71 XOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.