Honda Cb450dx K (1989)
1989 Honda Cb450dx K
CarHunch has 369 1989 Honda Cb450dx K vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 369 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1989 Honda Cb450dx K doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.
Got a specific Honda Cb450dx K you're checking out?
The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
This is a 1989 Honda motorcycle, not a car, and sits outside the standard DVLA light-vehicle MOT database used here — motorcycles are tested under different regulations. What we can say is that the 369 petrol examples in this cohort show a first-time pass rate of 78.6%, just below the UK car average of 80%, with only 0.05 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle on average, suggesting these older bikes are generally robust when they do appear for testing.
The median mileage of 33,843 miles is modest for a 35-year-old machine, indicating many have been cherished or stored rather than thrashed, which explains the low defect burden. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist — official MOT data is limited for this age and type — and check service history carefully, as these air-cooled singles reward regular maintenance.
We have 369 1989 Honda Cb450dx K vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 369 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989.
Before you buy a 1989 Honda Cb450dx K
Based on MOT data from 369 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
0.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 863 Honda Cb450dx K vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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