MOT reliability
Honda 550 four
30 vehicles · 215 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 30 Honda 550 four vehicles and 215 completed MOT tests, the Honda 550 four has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,860 miles.
30
Vehicles
215
MOT tests
484
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 550 four problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 550 four MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering18%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure4%
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Identification & plates1%
Honda 550 four pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (30)
Most common Honda 550 four MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 550 four MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside handlebar grip damaged. (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
Honda 550 four pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,270 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 18,616 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 25,750 |
| 2008 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 9,009 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 20,338 |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 27,827 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 32,929 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 2,859 |
| 1980 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 19,823 |
| 1979 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 23,783 |
| 1978 | 4 | 42 | 81% | 35,459 |
| 1977 | 8 | 83 | 90% | 33,480 |
| 1976 | 5 | 18 | 89% | 40,868 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,178 |
Honda 550 four reliability FAQ
Across 30 Honda 550 four vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 550 four MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Honda 550 four in our data has covered around
28,860 miles.
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