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YTU 202S

1977 Honda CB550

Red Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235 mi
Last recorded235 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Honda CB55026,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 202S
MakeHonda
ModelCB550
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 235 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 233 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 195 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 191 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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YTU 202S is a 1977 Honda CB550 in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YTU 202S, 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

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What year was YTU 202S registered?

YTU 202S is a 1977 Honda CB550, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is YTU 202S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTU 202S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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