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D838 PTM

1987 Honda CBX550

Red Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,171 mi
Last recorded34,171 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Honda CBX55034,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 PTM
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2007 34,171 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

fuel cap sealing surface poor condition

lh fork stanchion pitted

front tyre covered in fork oil

Pass 3 Aug 2005 33,807 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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D838 PTM is a 1987 Honda CBX550 in Red with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D838 PTM, 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 D838 PTM registered?

D838 PTM is a 1987 Honda CBX550, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D838 PTM safe to buy?

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