MOT reliability
Honda Cb550k
88 vehicles · 397 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 88 Honda Cb550k vehicles and 397 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb550k has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,165 miles.
88
Vehicles
397
MOT tests
1,168
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb550k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb550k MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Steering19%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Cb550k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 67% |
| 2 | 7 | 86% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (88)
Most common Honda Cb550k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb550k MOT tests:
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (11 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (9 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (9 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
Honda Cb550k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 52,378 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 34,533 |
| 2017 | 4 | 8 | 88% | 9,077 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 20,043 |
| 2015 | 3 | 9 | 78% | 3,079 |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 30,390 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 52,824 |
| 1992 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 25,935 |
| 1980 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 44,902 |
| 1979 | 26 | 124 | 83% | 28,923 |
| 1978 | 18 | 110 | 80% | 24,123 |
| 1977 | 22 | 84 | 87% | 23,702 |
| 1976 | 4 | 21 | 100% | 31,404 |
| 1975 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 14,374 |
Honda Cb550k reliability FAQ
Across 88 Honda Cb550k vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb550k MOT issues are:
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Honda Cb550k in our data has covered around
25,165 miles.
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