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NGT 729Y

1983 Honda CBX550

Blue Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,927 mi
Last recorded43,927 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Honda CBX55032,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGT 729Y
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,547 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 43,547 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,311 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 May 2008 40,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 40,779 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,126 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 38,126 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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NGT 729Y is a 1983 Honda CBX550 in Blue with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NGT 729Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NGT 729Y registered?

NGT 729Y is a 1983 Honda CBX550, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is NGT 729Y safe to buy?

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