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MOT reliability

Honda Cb 500x

5 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Cb 500x vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 500x has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,607 miles.

5
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
1,795
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb 500x problem areas

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

  • Body & structure33%
  • Brakes33%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Other11%
  • Steering11%
  • Lamps & electrical11%

Honda Cb 500x pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
35100%
46100%
5683%
6580%
74100%
84100%
93100%
10367%
111100%
121100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Cb 500x MOT faults

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

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Front tyre worn uneven and cracking in the treads (1 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  4. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  5. Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Wheel hub damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected Rear caliper carrier incorrectly fitted (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)

Honda Cb 500x pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 2 12 92% 22,295
2016 1 8 88% 22,274
2015 1 9 89% 10,924
2014 1 9 100% 15,247

Honda Cb 500x reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Cb 500x vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 500x MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front tyre worn uneven and cracking in the treads; Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Honda Cb 500x in our data has covered around 18,607 miles.

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