MOT reliability
Honda Cb500s-2
49 vehicles · 198 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 49 Honda Cb500s-2 vehicles and 198 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb500s-2 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,488 miles.
49
Vehicles
198
MOT tests
2,651
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb500s-2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb500s-2 MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Steering24%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Honda Cb500s-2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 19 | 89% |
| 4 | 19 | 95% |
| 5 | 22 | 82% |
| 6 | 19 | 74% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 100% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 7 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (43), Other (6)
Most common Honda Cb500s-2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb500s-2 MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
Honda Cb500s-2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13 | 102 | 88% | 27,764 |
| 2002 | 9 | 63 | 92% | 27,916 |
Honda Cb500s-2 reliability FAQ
Across 49 Honda Cb500s-2 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb500s-2 MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).
The typical Honda Cb500s-2 in our data has covered around
30,488 miles.
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