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THL 550S

1978 Honda 400

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,602 mi
Last recorded28,602 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Honda 40023,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHL 550S
MakeHonda
Model400
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 28,602 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,742 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 27,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,668 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 27,668 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

How Reliable is the Honda 400?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp aim too low 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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THL 550S is a 1978 Honda 400 in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,365 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THL 550S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Honda 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of THL 550S?

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What year was THL 550S registered?

THL 550S is a 1978 Honda 400, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is THL 550S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THL 550S shows 6 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.

Does THL 550S have outstanding finance?

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