MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel tank insecure Securing Bolt Missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Coming in to contact with rear wheel spindle. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
light perishing to front tyre
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB550?
Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BVC 208T is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BVC 208T, 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.
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What year was BVC 208T registered?
BVC 208T is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 16 August 1978.
Is BVC 208T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVC 208T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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