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NVC 744P

1976 Honda CB550

Purple Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,828 mi
Last recorded7,828 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1976 Honda CB55033,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVC 744P
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,828 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 7,811 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudgaurd bolts have been catching front tyre

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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NVC 744P is a 1976 Honda CB550 in Purple with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NVC 744P, 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 NVC 744P?

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What year was NVC 744P registered?

NVC 744P is a 1976 Honda CB550, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NVC 744P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVC 744P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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