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ARW 67S

1978 Honda CB550

Brown Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,010 mi
Last recorded31,010 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Honda CB55029,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 67S
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,922 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 30,922 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,884 miles

no rear footrests grab strap fitted

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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ARW 67S is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Brown with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ARW 67S, 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 ARW 67S?

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What year was ARW 67S registered?

ARW 67S is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 17 July 1978.

Is ARW 67S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 67S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARW 67S have outstanding finance?

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