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C646 HFV

1985 Honda CBX550

Red Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX55034,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC646 HFV
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,982 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,954 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,329 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,743 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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C646 HFV is a 1985 Honda CBX550 in Red with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C646 HFV, 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 C646 HFV registered?

C646 HFV is a 1985 Honda CBX550, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C646 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C646 HFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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