HUSABERG FE450E
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The FE450E's first-time pass rate has risen 20.7 points since 2011, 63.2% to 83.9%.
What fails on a FE450E
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
61 | 26.1 | 1.2× |
| steering and suspension |
|
37 | 15.8 | 1.2× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
29 | 12.4 | 1.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
26 | 11.1 | 1.4× |
| brakes |
|
25 | 10.7 | 0.6× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
20 | 8.5 | 3.2× |
| suspension |
|
12 | 5.1 | 1.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
9 | 3.8 | 5.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
8 | 3.4 | 1.3× |
| tyres |
|
7 | 3 | 1.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FE450E beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, YAMAHA XV535, SUZUKI GS500).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FE450E.
Compare with any bike
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (80.8% pass). Weakest: 2010 (72.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
HUSABERG FE450E FAQ
Is the HUSABERG FE450E reliable?
The HUSABERG FE450E is less reliable than average for its class: 76.5% of its 659 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #4125 of 5428 models.
What does a FE450E fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 26% of all defects recorded against failed FE450E tests.
What is the best year of FE450E to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2003-registered examples do best (80.8%) and 2010 worst (72.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.
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