Honda Cb500xae vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb500xae
87%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb500xae (87%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cb500xae | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 18% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 33,002 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb500xae
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Honda Jazz
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb500xae (87%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb500xae report Full Honda Jazz report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.