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SRU 699R

1977 Honda CB550

Blue Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 Honda CB55026,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 699R
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 79,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 79,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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SRU 699R is a 1977 Honda CB550 in Blue with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,396 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 SRU 699R, 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 49 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 SRU 699R?

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What year was SRU 699R registered?

SRU 699R is a 1977 Honda CB550, first registered on 23 June 1977.

Is SRU 699R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 699R shows 6 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.

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