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WGJ 746R

1977 Honda CB550

Black Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,612 mi
Last recorded39,612 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Honda CB55026,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 746R
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,612 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

high beam tell-tale not working

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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WGJ 746R is a 1977 Honda CB550 in Black with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WGJ 746R, 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 WGJ 746R?

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What year was WGJ 746R registered?

WGJ 746R is a 1977 Honda CB550, first registered on 4 July 1977.

Is WGJ 746R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGJ 746R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGJ 746R have outstanding finance?

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