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G898 XLA

1989 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,284 mi
Last recorded15,284 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda CB45030,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 XLA
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 15,284 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2024 14,369 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,857 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 13,846 miles

Stop lamp not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 13,481 miles

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

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

Rear indicators cable tied on

Pass 13 Jul 2020 13,052 miles

Front forks pitted

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 12,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front forks pitted

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 12,763 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 12,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,640 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 11,640 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,906 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
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G898 XLA is a 1989 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 G898 XLA, 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 G898 XLA registered?

G898 XLA is a 1989 Honda CB450, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G898 XLA safe to buy?

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