MOT reliability
Honda Cb550 k
3 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Cb550 k vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb550 k has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,992 miles.
3
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
529
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb550 k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb550 k MOT tests:
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Other150%
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Steering25%
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Lamps & electrical25%
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Brakes25%
Honda Cb550 k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Cb550 k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb550 k MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c) (1 times)
- Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Honda Cb550 k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 64,115 |
| 1979 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 18,931 |
Honda Cb550 k reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Cb550 k vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb550 k MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Honda Cb550 k in our data has covered around
33,992 miles.
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