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NUV 12P

1976 Honda CB550F

Orange Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,291 mi
Last recorded63,291 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Honda CB550F37,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUV 12P
MakeHonda
ModelCB550F
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 63,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 62,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 62,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 61,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,928 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,928 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2011 60,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 60,475 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 60,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,140 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB550F?

Based on 689 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
Direction indicator not working 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 4
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NUV 12P is a 1976 Honda CB550F in Orange with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Honda CB550F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 37,693 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 CB550F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUV 12P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB550F typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Honda CB550F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NUV 12P?

You can check the full history of NUV 12P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NUV 12P registered?

NUV 12P is a 1976 Honda CB550F, first registered on 12 July 1976.

Is NUV 12P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUV 12P shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NUV 12P have outstanding finance?

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