MOT reliability
Honda Cb500xae
3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Cb500xae vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb500xae has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,002 miles.
3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
2,215
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
18%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb500xae problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb500xae MOT tests:
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Body & structure35%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Brakes15%
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Other12%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Honda Cb500xae pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Cb500xae MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb500xae MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Honda Cb500xae pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 19 | 95% | 29,562 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 39,882 |
Honda Cb500xae reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Cb500xae vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb500xae MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Honda Cb500xae in our data has covered around
33,002 miles.
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