Husqvarna SM450R
Real ownership data from 74 UK SM450R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SM450R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 21.5% |
| Other | major | 11.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Suspension | major | 3.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 2% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 1.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SM450R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10 | 1,552 mi | 533 | 82.76% |
| 2005 | 12 | 1,572 mi | 71 | 85.37% |
| 2004 | 37 | 2,303 mi | 236 | 77.39% |
SM450R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna SM450R?
Across 74 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (21.5% of all recorded faults), other (11.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna SM450R?
The median Husqvarna SM450R in the UK has covered 2,186 miles, and typically rides about 236 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,090 and 4,067 miles.
Is the Husqvarna SM450R reliable?
81.82% of Husqvarna SM450R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.94 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 74 Husqvarna SM450R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.