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:
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Other118%
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Brakes27%
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Steering23%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Honda Cb550k3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- bolt missing from front mudguard (1 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
Honda Cb550k3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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