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K869 VFJ

1993 Honda CB450

Red Petrol 447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,657 mi
Last recorded16,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Honda CB45024,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 VFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB450
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine447cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,657 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 16,657 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 16,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 16,388 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 16,050 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

drive sprockets worn

play in front caliper mounting

Fail 4 Apr 2012 13,085 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

drive sprockets worn

play in front caliper mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,435 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 10,397 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,631 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 48,631 miles

Upper Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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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K869 VFJ is a 1993 Honda CB450 in Red with a 447cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 24,724 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 K869 VFJ, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K869 VFJ registered?

K869 VFJ is a 1993 Honda CB450, first registered on 31 January 1993.

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