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MOT reliability

Honda Cb550k3

38 vehicles · 82 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 38 Honda Cb550k3 vehicles and 82 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb550k3 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,986 miles.

38
Vehicles
82
MOT tests
454
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb550k3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb550k3 MOT tests:

  • Other118%
  • Brakes27%
  • Steering23%
  • Lamps & electrical5%

Honda Cb550k3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
31100%
12250%
13250%
141100%
15367%
16250%
171100%
18250%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (34), Other (4)

Most common Honda Cb550k3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb550k3 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  4. Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  5. Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  7. bolt missing from front mudguard (1 times)
  8. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  9. Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  10. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  11. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) (1 times)
  13. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  14. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  15. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Honda Cb550k3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 4 100% 19,188
2013 1 1 100% 18,589
1995 1 18 67% 15,939
1992 1 7 57% 32,006
1984 1 8 100% 25,817
1980 1 2 100% 19,180
1979 3 5 80% 34,548
1978 2 12 92% 32,017
1977 2 21 67% 18,445

Honda Cb550k3 reliability FAQ

Across 38 Honda Cb550k3 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb550k3 MOT issues are: Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Honda Cb550k3 in our data has covered around 22,986 miles.

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