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C856 YND

1985 Honda CBX550

Blue Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX55034,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC856 YND
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 44,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

can not see front brake pads to test

can not see rear brake pads to test

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,438 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

not able to visualy check brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,024 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 42,978 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Slight leak at fuel tap

Fail 8 Mar 2008 40,824 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Slight leak at fuel tap

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,482 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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C856 YND is a 1985 Honda CBX550 in Blue with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C856 YND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C856 YND registered?

C856 YND is a 1985 Honda CBX550, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C856 YND safe to buy?

The MOT history for C856 YND shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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