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G430 VVW

1989 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,667 mi
Last recorded51,667 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda CB45030,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 VVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 51,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,621 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,749 miles

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

rh switch insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,690 miles

Front left hand side break pads wearing uneven to right hand side

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 50,670 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding break binding badly (1.2.1 (f))

Front left hand side break pads wearing uneven to right hand side

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,543 miles

Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain has tight spots (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,425 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,338 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,278 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,205 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,166 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,166 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,008 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,856 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 49,802 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,605 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,553 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 49,141 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,791 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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G430 VVW is a 1989 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G430 VVW, 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 G430 VVW registered?

G430 VVW is a 1989 Honda CB450, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G430 VVW safe to buy?

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