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EGF 779T

1978 Honda CB550

Black Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,969 mi
Last recorded33,969 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 Honda CB55029,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 779T
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 33,969 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 33,965 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 32,784 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,474 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 31,906 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,163 miles

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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EGF 779T is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Black with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EGF 779T, 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 EGF 779T?

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What year was EGF 779T registered?

EGF 779T is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is EGF 779T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 779T shows 8 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.

Does EGF 779T have outstanding finance?

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