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RYW 603R

1977 Honda CB550F

Blue Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,444 mi
Last recorded23,444 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 Honda CB550F23,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYW 603R
MakeHonda
ModelCB550F
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,416 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 23,416 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,326 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,906 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 21,731 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB550F?

Based on 689 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
Direction indicator not working 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 4
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RYW 603R is a 1977 Honda CB550F in Blue with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB550F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 23,613 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 CB550F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYW 603R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB550F typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Honda CB550F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYW 603R?

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What year was RYW 603R registered?

RYW 603R is a 1977 Honda CB550F, first registered on 25 April 1977.

Is RYW 603R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYW 603R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYW 603R have outstanding finance?

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