MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
surface corosion on both front fork stanchions above travel
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB550?
Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MTY 270R is a 1976 Honda CB550 in Orange with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1976 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 33,911 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 MTY 270R, 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 50 years old, this Honda CB550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of MTY 270R?
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What year was MTY 270R registered?
MTY 270R is a 1976 Honda CB550, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is MTY 270R safe to buy?
The MOT history for MTY 270R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MTY 270R have outstanding finance?
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