MOT reliability
Honda Cb550fi
21 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Honda Cb550fi vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb550fi has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,704 miles.
21
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
763
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb550fi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb550fi MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Brakes17%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Identification & plates3%
Honda Cb550fi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 0% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20), Other (1)
Most common Honda Cb550fi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb550fi MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Slight ovality to drum (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Front no front mudguard fitted (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride back brake lock arm (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Honda Cb550fi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 2,847 |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 26,970 |
| 1994 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 26,520 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 14,638 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 2,547 |
Honda Cb550fi reliability FAQ
Across 21 Honda Cb550fi vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb550fi MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Slight ovality to drum (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a).
The typical Honda Cb550fi in our data has covered around
14,704 miles.
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