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C871 TLW

1985 Honda CBX550

Red Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,814 mi
Last recorded27,814 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX55034,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC871 TLW
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 27,814 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,780 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

right front indicator loose

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,765 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear wheel rotation binding/tight

Fail 17 Jul 2010 27,753 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear wheel rotation binding/tight

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,740 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,715 miles

right front indicator loose

right mirror loose

Fail 5 Aug 2008 27,715 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

right front indicator loose

right mirror loose

Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 27,705 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 27,629 miles

front brakes slightly binding

How Reliable is the Honda CBX550?

Based on 2,693 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Throttle operating incorrectly 19
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C871 TLW is a 1985 Honda CBX550 in Red with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 34,954 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 CBX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C871 TLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CBX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C871 TLW registered?

C871 TLW is a 1985 Honda CBX550, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C871 TLW safe to buy?

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