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YMJ 7S

1978 Honda CB550

Blue Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,789 mi
Last recorded55,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Honda CB55029,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 7S
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,326 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2014 54,817 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,814 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,604 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,604 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,568 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,352 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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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YMJ 7S is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Blue with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMJ 7S, 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

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What year was YMJ 7S registered?

YMJ 7S is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is YMJ 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMJ 7S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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