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MOT reliability

Honda 500 four

14 vehicles · 98 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Honda 500 four vehicles and 98 completed MOT tests, the Honda 500 four has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,915 miles.

14
Vehicles
98
MOT tests
253
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda 500 four problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda 500 four MOT tests:

  • Other121%
  • Brakes13%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Steering3%
  • Body & structure3%

Honda 500 four pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Honda 500 four MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 500 four MOT tests:

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  5. Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (3 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  7. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a) (2 times)
  11. nearside lower engine mounting nut missing (2 times)
  12. offside lower engine mounting bolt loose (2 times)
  13. Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  15. Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)

Honda 500 four pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1976 1 14 64% 51,263
1975 4 27 85% 20,401
1974 3 20 85% 38,894
1973 3 25 88% 19,257
1972 3 12 100% 32,498

Honda 500 four reliability FAQ

Across 14 Honda 500 four vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda 500 four MOT issues are: Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a).

The typical Honda 500 four in our data has covered around 28,915 miles.

Compare the Honda 500 four

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