MOT reliability
Honda Cb550f
148 vehicles · 689 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 148 Honda Cb550f vehicles and 689 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb550f has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,501 miles.
148
Vehicles
689
MOT tests
481
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb550f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb550f MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Steering15%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Identification & plates1%
Honda Cb550f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 80% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 33% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (147), Other (1)
Most common Honda Cb550f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb550f MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (13 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (11 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (10 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (7 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (6 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (6 times)
Honda Cb550f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 23,511 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,093 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,056 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 58,986 |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 | 100% | 7,654 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 26,286 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 7,851 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,066 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 60,855 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 39,980 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 32,637 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 9,946 |
| 1993 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 57,779 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 24,659 |
| 1982 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 21,164 |
| 1980 | 4 | 18 | 94% | 29,841 |
| 1979 | 12 | 52 | 87% | 34,278 |
| 1978 | 22 | 79 | 84% | 30,526 |
| 1977 | 43 | 223 | 81% | 29,286 |
| 1976 | 40 | 231 | 84% | 45,001 |
| 1975 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 18,770 |
| 1974 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 15,660 |
| 1973 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 65,049 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,301 |
Honda Cb550f reliability FAQ
Across 148 Honda Cb550f vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb550f MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Cb550f in our data has covered around
33,501 miles.
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