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VUL 646S

1978 Honda CB550

Brown Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,996 mi
Last recorded32,996 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Honda CB55029,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUL 646S
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,823 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 31,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,915 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 29,915 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,794 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 19,303 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,303 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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VUL 646S is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Brown with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUL 646S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VUL 646S?

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What year was VUL 646S registered?

VUL 646S is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VUL 646S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUL 646S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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