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FYB 2Y

1982 Honda CBX550

Purple Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40 mi
Last recorded40 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Honda CBX55034,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 2Y
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 276 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 276 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 120 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21 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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FYB 2Y is a 1982 Honda CBX550 in Purple with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 34,292 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 FYB 2Y, 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 44 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 FYB 2Y registered?

FYB 2Y is a 1982 Honda CBX550, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is FYB 2Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYB 2Y 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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