MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Handle bars slightly bent.
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Handle bars slightly bent.
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Handle bars slightly bent
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Handle bars bent
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
slight bind front brake
Front brake has considerable travel
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front brake has considerable travel
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB550?
Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUF 439S is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Black with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1978 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 29,673 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 VUF 439S, 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 48 years old, this Honda CB550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VUF 439S registered?
VUF 439S is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 1 May 1978.
Is VUF 439S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUF 439S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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