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MOT reliability

Honda Cb 500 four

8 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Honda Cb 500 four vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 500 four has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,964 miles.

8
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
154
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb 500 four problem areas

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

  • Other191%
  • Steering9%

Honda Cb 500 four pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (8)

Most common Honda Cb 500 four MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. front fork gaitors missing (2 times)
  4. rear suspension has reduced damping (2 times)
  5. swing arm bushes have slight play (2 times)
  6. both tyres soft (1 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  8. all lights permanently masked at time of test should not be used in darkness or bad visibility (1 times)
  9. Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  10. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  11. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  12. Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  13. Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a) (1 times)
  14. slight oil leak at gear linkage (1 times)
  15. front tyre slightly perished (1 times)

Honda Cb 500 four pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 1 100% 13,206
1978 1 10 80% 30,614
1974 2 2 100% 16,355
1973 1 4 100% 52,429
1972 2 19 100% 15,896
1971 1 3 100% —

Honda Cb 500 four reliability FAQ

Across 8 Honda Cb 500 four vehicles in our MOT data, 95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 500 four MOT issues are: Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); front fork gaitors missing.

The typical Honda Cb 500 four in our data has covered around 22,964 miles.

Compare the Honda Cb 500 four

See how the Honda Cb 500 four stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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