MOT reliability
Honda Cb550 four
25 vehicles · 124 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Honda Cb550 four vehicles and 124 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb550 four has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,962 miles.
25
Vehicles
124
MOT tests
233
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb550 four problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb550 four MOT tests:
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Other121%
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Steering28%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Honda Cb550 four pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Honda Cb550 four MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb550 four MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Front brake effort lower than normal (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre (1 times)
- slight perishing to sidewalls of rear tyre (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Honda Cb550 four pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,625 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,409 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 10,328 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 44,492 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 22,456 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21,430 |
| 1980 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 20,447 |
| 1979 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 22,493 |
| 1978 | 4 | 18 | 83% | 51,915 |
| 1977 | 7 | 33 | 85% | 34,400 |
| 1976 | 4 | 16 | 100% | 26,623 |
| 1974 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 43,467 |
Honda Cb550 four reliability FAQ
Across 25 Honda Cb550 four vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb550 four MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a).
The typical Honda Cb550 four in our data has covered around
31,962 miles.
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