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C989 YWW

1985 Honda CBX550

Blue Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,652 mi
Last recorded30,652 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX55034,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC989 YWW
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 30,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 30,509 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 30,509 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 30,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 29,009 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 28,274 miles

Offside Rear Lower rear brake requires bleading

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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C989 YWW is a 1985 Honda CBX550 in Blue with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 34,954 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C989 YWW, 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 C989 YWW registered?

C989 YWW is a 1985 Honda CBX550, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C989 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C989 YWW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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