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PLU 285R

1976 Honda CB550

Grey Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

236 mi
Last recorded236 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 Honda CB55033,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLU 285R
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2014 236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,644 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slight noise rear brake. not afecting brakes unable to see inside drum

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 22,629 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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PLU 285R is a 1976 Honda CB550 in Grey with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLU 285R, 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

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What year was PLU 285R registered?

PLU 285R is a 1976 Honda CB550, first registered on 28 August 1976.

Is PLU 285R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLU 285R shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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