MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
slight bind felt at front wheel
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front and rear pads not visable inboard discs
front brake binding slightly
front tyre cracking slightly
nearside rear stop light bulb not working
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front and rear pads not visable inboard discs
front brake binding slightly
front tyre cracking slightly
nearside rear stop light bulb not working
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CBX550?
Based on 2,693 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D498 CBY is a 1987 Honda CBX550 in Red with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% 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 D498 CBY, 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 39 years old, this Honda CBX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D498 CBY registered?
D498 CBY is a 1987 Honda CBX550, first registered on 5 May 1987.
Is D498 CBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for D498 CBY shows 6 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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