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YGA 824S

1978 Honda CB550

Black Petrol 544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,788 mi
Last recorded41,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Honda CB55029,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGA 824S
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine544cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,788 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,049 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 38,299 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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YGA 824S is a 1978 Honda CB550 in Black with a 544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 29,673 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 YGA 824S, 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 48 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 YGA 824S?

You can check the full history of YGA 824S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YGA 824S registered?

YGA 824S is a 1978 Honda CB550, first registered on 16 January 1978.

Is YGA 824S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGA 824S shows 11 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 YGA 824S have outstanding finance?

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