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B738 HEW

1984 Honda CBX550

Blue Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,032 mi
Last recorded36,032 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Honda CBX55028,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB738 HEW
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005
Fail 1 Sep 2005 20,130 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBX550?

Based on 2,693 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Throttle operating incorrectly 19
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B738 HEW is a 1984 Honda CBX550 in Blue with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 28,989 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 CBX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B738 HEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Honda CBX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B738 HEW registered?

B738 HEW is a 1984 Honda CBX550, first registered on 2 May 1984.

Is B738 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B738 HEW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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