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MTY 270R

1976 Honda CB550

Orange Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,445 mi
Last recorded20,445 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1976 Honda CB55033,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTY 270R
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 20,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 20,433 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,427 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 20,427 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 20,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 20,391 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

surface corosion on both front fork stanchions above travel

Pass 15 May 2015 20,282 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2015 20,281 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 20,311 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 20,311 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2013 20,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 303 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,971 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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