Honda CB450DX-K
Real ownership data from 869 UK CB450DX-K motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB450DX-K problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.4% |
| Brakes | major | 8.3% |
| Suspension | major | 5.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Other | fail | 4.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
CB450DX-K mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 26,994 mi | 654 | 78.95% |
| 1992 | 89 | 27,045 mi | 621 | 77.78% |
| 1991 | 161 | 28,682 mi | 1,282 | 80.43% |
| 1990 | 224 | 33,261 mi | 261 | 77.27% |
| 1989 | 369 | 31,313 mi | 476 | 74.68% |
CB450DX-K questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB450DX-K?
Across 869 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB450DX-K?
The median Honda CB450DX-K in the UK has covered 31,313 miles, and typically rides about 622 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,055 and 38,414 miles.
Is the Honda CB450DX-K reliable?
77.54% of Honda CB450DX-K MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 869 Honda CB450DX-K motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.