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MOT reliability

Honda Cb 550 f

5 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Cb 550 f vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 550 f has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,835 miles.

5
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
930
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb 550 f problem areas

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

  • Other88%
  • Steering35%

Honda Cb 550 f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
181100%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Cb 550 f MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  2. Oil leak (3 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  4. Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
  5. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  8. Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  9. Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  12. Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (1 times)

Honda Cb 550 f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 1 100% 10
1988 1 6 67% 27,708
1978 1 10 100% 63,561
1977 1 12 83% 52,860
1976 1 1 100% 38

Honda Cb 550 f reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Cb 550 f vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 550 f MOT issues are: Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Oil leak; Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Honda Cb 550 f in our data has covered around 28,835 miles.

Compare the Honda Cb 550 f

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