MOT reliability
Honda Cbx550
500 vehicles · 2,695 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 500 Honda Cbx550 vehicles and 2,695 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbx550 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,478 miles.
500
Vehicles
2,695
MOT tests
973
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cbx550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbx550 MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering18%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility0%
Honda Cbx550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 11 | 73% |
| 19 | 19 | 95% |
| 20 | 66 | 79% |
Fuel types: Petrol (499), Other (1)
Most common Honda Cbx550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbx550 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (88 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (57 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (50 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (40 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (40 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (40 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (39 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (38 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (35 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (32 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (31 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (28 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (27 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (26 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (24 times)
Honda Cbx550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 41,233 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 27,155 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 23,519 |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 39,654 |
| 1995 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 34,387 |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 51,804 |
| 1990 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 31,022 |
| 1988 | 5 | 44 | 91% | 38,827 |
| 1987 | 18 | 106 | 85% | 35,331 |
| 1986 | 39 | 245 | 86% | 34,710 |
| 1985 | 46 | 311 | 83% | 44,816 |
| 1984 | 32 | 182 | 85% | 37,732 |
| 1983 | 146 | 699 | 79% | 35,162 |
| 1982 | 199 | 1,033 | 82% | 35,786 |
| 1981 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 25,563 |
| 1977 | 1 | 3 | 67% | — |
| 1976 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 42,152 |
Honda Cbx550 reliability FAQ
Across 500 Honda Cbx550 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cbx550 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Honda Cbx550 in our data has covered around
36,478 miles.
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