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G158 FBD

1989 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,340 mi
Last recorded37,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Honda CB45030,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 FBD
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 37,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2018 37,366 miles

Brake component has an inadequate repair l/h caliper both pads on one side of disc (3.1.5)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,320 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey blow at r/h front pipe to cylinder head joint (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged cracked front mudguard around mounting bracket but not likely to impede wheel rotation (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,096 miles

brake performance slightly low

Pass 12 May 2011 34,629 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 34,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,200 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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G158 FBD is a 1989 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G158 FBD, 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 G158 FBD registered?

G158 FBD is a 1989 Honda CB450, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G158 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 FBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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