MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,486 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Chain guard missing ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyre slight cracking
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyre slighty deformed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear tyre slighty deformed
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey System (7.1.1b)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated System (7.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
offside handlebar slightly out of align,, recommend attention
rear suspension slightly stiff in operation,, recommend check
How Reliable is the Honda CBX550?
Based on 2,693 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGC 971Y is a 1983 Honda CBX550 in Multi-colour 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 MGC 971Y, 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.
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What year was MGC 971Y registered?
MGC 971Y is a 1983 Honda CBX550, first registered on 28 February 1983.
Is MGC 971Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGC 971Y 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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