1976 Honda CB550 0.6L Petrol · MTY 270R
1976 Honda CB550 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1976. Recorded mileage 20,445 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CB550
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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MTY 270R Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2021
- 20,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MTY 270R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Honda Cb550 (MTY 270R) between May 2011 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)”; “Horn not working (1.7.3a)”; “Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)”.
MTY 270R Mileage History
- 06/05/201118,971 mi
- 12/05/2012303 mi-18,668 mi
- 11/05/201320,117 mi+19,814 mi
- 14/05/201420,311 mi+194 mi
- 14/05/201420,311 mi
- 15/05/201520,281 mi-30 mi
- 15/05/201520,282 mi+1 mi
- 07/05/201620,391 mi+109 mi
- 20/05/201720,422 mi+31 mi
- 01/06/201820,427 mi+5 mi
- 01/06/201820,427 mi
- 25/05/201920,433 mi+6 mi
- 08/10/202020,438 mi+5 mi
- 01/10/202120,445 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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