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C260 HHL

1985 Honda CBX550

Blue Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX55034,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 HHL
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 57,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 55,749 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 51,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit as not visible (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,505 miles

brake pads not checked---behind covers front and rear

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 48,803 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Unable to inspect Front brake pads

Unable to inspect Rear brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,059 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,288 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,276 miles

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,627 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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C260 HHL is a 1985 Honda CBX550 in Blue with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1985 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 34,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C260 HHL, 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 41 years old, this Honda CBX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C260 HHL registered?

C260 HHL is a 1985 Honda CBX550, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C260 HHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C260 HHL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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