MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied front brake (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear position lamp bulb holder insecure
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
rear position lamp bulb holder insecure
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front brake effort low .
front tyre tread area has superficual cracking
no mirrors fitted to machine at time of test
Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
clutch cable slightly longer than normal .
loose wire,s between fork yokes .
rear brake pedal travel will need attention soon .
rev counter cable slightly longer than normal .
spark plug leads longer than normal .
throttle cables x2 routed wrong .
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
clutch cable slightly longer than normal .
loose wire,s between fork yokes .
rear brake pedal travel will need attention soon .
rev counter cable slightly longer than normal .
spark plug leads longer than normal .
throttle cables x2 routed wrong .
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
rear brake lever reserve travel getting low .
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
rear brake lever reserve travel getting low .
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
rear brake pedal travel nearing excessive free-play .
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
loose cables and wires around haedstock
n/s/f indicator flash rate changes according to engine rpm .
raer footpegs stops wearing
How Reliable is the Honda CB550?
Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGV 473T is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Black with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DGV 473T, 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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DGV 473T is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 28 November 1978.
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