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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:

  • Other69%
  • Steering24%
  • Brakes13%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Honda Cb500s-2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
31989%
41995%
52282%
61974%
78100%
84100%
94100%
10475%
113100%
12683%
134100%
146100%
15978%
167100%
173100%
183100%
19580%
206100%

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:

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (8 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  7. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  10. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  13. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)

Honda Cb500s-2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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