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RPK 324R

1977 Honda CB550

Brown Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Honda CB55026,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 324R
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,220 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,768 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 38,764 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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RPK 324R is a 1977 Honda CB550 in Brown with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,396 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 CB550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPK 324R, 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 49 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 RPK 324R registered?

RPK 324R is a 1977 Honda CB550, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is RPK 324R safe to buy?

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