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MOT reliability

Honda Cb550 k3

6 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Honda Cb550 k3 vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb550 k3 has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,837 miles.

6
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
206
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb550 k3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb550 k3 MOT tests:

  • Other133%
  • Emissions & nuisance67%
  • Brakes33%
  • Steering33%

Honda Cb550 k3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Honda Cb550 k3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb550 k3 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  2. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  3. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
  4. Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
  5. rear light cluster bent (1 times)
  6. slight corrosion on frame (1 times)
  7. slight corrosion on front and rear spokes (1 times)

Honda Cb550 k3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1979 1 9 100% 21,267
1978 1 1 100% 29,981
1977 3 18 94% 37,177
1976 1 1 100% 4,242

Honda Cb550 k3 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Honda Cb550 k3 vehicles in our MOT data, 97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb550 k3 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1).

The typical Honda Cb550 k3 in our data has covered around 27,837 miles.

Compare the Honda Cb550 k3

See how the Honda Cb550 k3 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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