MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,833 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear mudguard insecure
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB550?
Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VGU 272S is a 1977 Honda CB550 in Black with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VGU 272S, 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.
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How do I check the history of VGU 272S?
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What year was VGU 272S registered?
VGU 272S is a 1977 Honda CB550, first registered on 5 December 1977.
Is VGU 272S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VGU 272S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VGU 272S have outstanding finance?
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