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F448 RBY

1989 Honda CB450

Blue Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,533 mi
Last recorded16,533 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda CB45030,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 RBY
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 16,533 miles

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

Front and rear tyres cracking on sidewall

rubber dust boot around rear foot brake piston rod split

Pass 9 Mar 2022 16,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,329 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 16,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,720 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 15,715 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight Rear brake may also be sticking but unable to tell. (2.4.A.2c)

Front tyre perished

Throttle cables slightly too tight.

rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2017 15,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 15,096 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 14,793 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 13,012 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,012 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Dec 2009 38,435 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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F448 RBY is a 1989 Honda CB450 in Blue with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 30,721 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 F448 RBY, 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 37 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F448 RBY registered?

F448 RBY is a 1989 Honda CB450, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F448 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F448 RBY shows 12 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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