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F971 KKM

1989 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,445 mi
Last recorded31,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Honda CB45030,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 KKM
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,385 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,375 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front and rear tyres under inflated

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 30,350 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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F971 KKM is a 1989 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F971 KKM, 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 F971 KKM registered?

F971 KKM is a 1989 Honda CB450, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F971 KKM safe to buy?

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