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CBC 615Y

1983 Honda CBX550

Blue Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,158 mi
Last recorded30,158 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Honda CBX55032,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBC 615Y
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,158 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,305 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 25,945 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,577 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,573 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 14,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Outer Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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CBC 615Y is a 1983 Honda CBX550 in Blue with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 32,203 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 CBC 615Y, 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 43 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 CBC 615Y registered?

CBC 615Y is a 1983 Honda CBX550, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is CBC 615Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBC 615Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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