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MOT reliability

Honda Cb 550

53 vehicles · 278 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 53 Honda Cb 550 vehicles and 278 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 550 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,780 miles.

53
Vehicles
278
MOT tests
363
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb 550 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb 550 MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Steering20%
  • Brakes10%
  • Lamps & electrical5%

Honda Cb 550 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
22100%
31100%
4367%
5250%
91100%
121100%
142100%
152100%
181100%
191100%
20475%

Fuel types: Petrol (50), Other (3)

Most common Honda Cb 550 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb 550 MOT tests:

  1. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
  3. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
  8. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  9. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
  10. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  11. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  12. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
  13. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  14. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  15. Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b) (3 times)

Honda Cb 550 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 5 100% 31,696
2015 2 6 83% 31,932
2011 1 6 50% 14,816
2006 1 1 100% 14,036
1997 1 7 100% 264,052
1994 1 4 100% 57,887
1986 1 8 75% 27,547
1980 2 3 100% 13,621
1979 12 65 88% 30,199
1978 5 20 90% 33,261
1977 13 87 86% 30,606
1976 9 57 77% 43,919
1972 1 3 100% 16,785

Honda Cb 550 reliability FAQ

Across 53 Honda Cb 550 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 550 MOT issues are: Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).

The typical Honda Cb 550 in our data has covered around 36,780 miles.

Compare the Honda Cb 550

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