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YDX 646Y

1982 Honda CBX550

Red Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,859 mi
Last recorded4,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Honda CBX55034,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDX 646Y
MakeHonda
ModelCBX550
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,859 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 4,738 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 4,738 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,949 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 3,862 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 3,862 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 3,332 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

inboard disc unable to check and has slight free play

Pass 24 Jun 2005 2,436 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 2,433 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

How Reliable is the Honda CBX550?

Based on 2,693 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Throttle operating incorrectly 19
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YDX 646Y is a 1982 Honda CBX550 in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 Honda CBX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 34,292 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 CBX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDX 646Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Honda CBX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDX 646Y registered?

YDX 646Y is a 1982 Honda CBX550, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is YDX 646Y safe to buy?

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