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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:

  • Other83%
  • Brakes17%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Steering7%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Identification & plates3%

Honda Cb550fi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1450%
2367%
31100%
4250%
52100%
610%
7250%
81100%
91100%
101100%
121100%
14250%
151100%
161100%
17250%
181100%
20250%

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:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Slight ovality to drum (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  7. Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  8. 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)
  9. Front no front mudguard fitted (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  12. 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)
  13. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  14. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  15. Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)

Honda Cb550fi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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