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AED 596T

1978 Honda CB550

Black Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,479 mi
Last recorded57,479 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Honda CB55029,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAED 596T
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 57,479 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 57,438 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CB550?

Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
501
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Horn not working 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
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AED 596T is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Black with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 29,673 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AED 596T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB550 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Honda CB550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AED 596T?

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What year was AED 596T registered?

AED 596T is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 8 November 1978.

Is AED 596T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AED 596T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AED 596T have outstanding finance?

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