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UPR 197S

1977 Honda CB550

Silver Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

555 mi
Last recorded555 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Honda CB55026,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 197S
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2018 555 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 24,924 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2013 22,681 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2012 20,682 miles

o/s rear footrest worn/bent

rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2011 19,853 miles

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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UPR 197S is a 1977 Honda CB550 in Silver with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPR 197S, 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

How do I check the history of UPR 197S?

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What year was UPR 197S registered?

UPR 197S is a 1977 Honda CB550, first registered on 21 December 1977.

Is UPR 197S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPR 197S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPR 197S have outstanding finance?

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