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BFJ 944Y

1982 Honda CBX550

White Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222 mi
Last recorded222 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Honda CBX55034,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 944Y
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 222 miles

Main beam warning light not fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2013 100 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Main beam warning light not fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 31 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2012 44,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,511 miles

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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BFJ 944Y is a 1982 Honda CBX550 in White with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 34,292 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 BFJ 944Y, 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 44 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 BFJ 944Y registered?

BFJ 944Y is a 1982 Honda CBX550, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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