MOT reliability
Honda Cb500four
8 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda Cb500four vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb500four has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,206 miles.
8
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
1,142
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb500four problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb500four MOT tests:
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Other119%
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Brakes12%
Honda Cb500four pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Honda Cb500four MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb500four MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- slight play in swingingarm bushes-regrease (1 times)
- Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- slight play in swinging arm bushes (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Honda Cb500four pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 31,238 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 33,023 |
| 1975 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 26,146 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 32,648 |
| 1973 | 3 | 13 | 77% | 37,056 |
| 1972 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 23,426 |
Honda Cb500four reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda Cb500four vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb500four MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Honda Cb500four in our data has covered around
32,206 miles.
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