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BRN 170R

1977 Honda CB550

Maroon Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,632 mi
Last recorded17,632 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 Honda CB55026,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 170R
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 17,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 16,773 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 16,773 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 May 2012 16,183 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 16,183 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 15,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 14,137 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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BRN 170R is a 1977 Honda CB550 in Maroon with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,396 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 BRN 170R, 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 49 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 BRN 170R?

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What year was BRN 170R registered?

BRN 170R is a 1977 Honda CB550, first registered on 19 February 1977.

Is BRN 170R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRN 170R 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.

Does BRN 170R have outstanding finance?

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