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JFS 969T

1979 Honda CB550

Brown Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,511 mi
Last recorded4,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1979 Honda CB55026,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFS 969T
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,511 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,455 miles

engine cylinder head blowing (advise)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,022 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake is dragging slightly

How Reliable is the Honda CB550?

Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
501
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Horn not working 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
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JFS 969T is a 1979 Honda CB550 in Brown with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 26,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFS 969T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB550 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Honda CB550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFS 969T registered?

JFS 969T is a 1979 Honda CB550, first registered on 3 March 1979.

Is JFS 969T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFS 969T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JFS 969T have outstanding finance?

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