MOT reliability
Honda Cb500x
56 vehicles · 420 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 56 Honda Cb500x vehicles and 420 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb500x has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,360 miles.
56
Vehicles
420
MOT tests
2,495
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb500x problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb500x MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes28%
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Body & structure17%
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Other15%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Cb500x pass rate by age
How the Honda Cb500x's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 60 | 88% |
| 4 | 54 | 94% |
| 5 | 52 | 90% |
| 6 | 60 | 82% |
| 7 | 56 | 84% |
| 8 | 47 | 94% |
| 9 | 38 | 87% |
| 10 | 26 | 96% |
| 11 | 15 | 93% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (56)
Most common Honda Cb500x MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb500x MOT tests:
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (20 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (8 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (8 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Honda Cb500x pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 5,430 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 39,194 |
| 2018 | 5 | 28 | 96% | 18,409 |
| 2017 | 12 | 85 | 88% | 24,916 |
| 2016 | 12 | 93 | 84% | 31,262 |
| 2015 | 14 | 95 | 95% | 21,696 |
| 2014 | 6 | 64 | 89% | 28,249 |
| 2013 | 5 | 51 | 86% | 26,963 |
Honda Cb500x reliability FAQ
Across 56 Honda Cb500x vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb500x MOT issues are:
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Cb500x in our data has covered around
25,360 miles.
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