MOT reliability
Honda Cb500xa
7 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Honda Cb500xa vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb500xa has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,293 miles.
7
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
2,279
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb500xa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb500xa MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Steering17%
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Body & structure8%
Honda Cb500xa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Honda Cb500xa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb500xa MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied Front brake lever. (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear brake pedal. (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Honda Cb500xa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,997 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 18,657 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 23,664 |
| 2015 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 27,679 |
| 2014 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 29,717 |
Honda Cb500xa reliability FAQ
Across 7 Honda Cb500xa vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb500xa MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots (6.2.1e); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Honda Cb500xa in our data has covered around
21,293 miles.
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