MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All brakes have major modifications but meet requirements
No high beam or indicator tell-tails
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
front tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate( slightly perished)
headlight has mask fitted
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All brakes have major modifications but meet requirements
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
No high beam or indicator tell-tails
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
front tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate( slightly perished)
headlight has mask fitted
Brake component modification unsafe rear linkage unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate incorrect black/ silver (0.1 (c))
All braks have major modifications, but meet requirements
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose rear mount required (6.1.2 (a))
front tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate
roadwheels slightly out of line
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB550F?
Based on 689 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TBY 289R is a 1977 Honda CB550F in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TBY 289R, 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.
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What year was TBY 289R registered?
TBY 289R is a 1977 Honda CB550F, first registered on 1 May 1977.
Is TBY 289R safe to buy?
The MOT history for TBY 289R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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