MOT reliability
Honda Cb500xaf
3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Cb500xaf vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb500xaf has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,395 miles.
3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
2,866
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
19%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb500xaf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb500xaf MOT tests:
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Brakes48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Body & structure19%
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Steering14%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Other5%
Honda Cb500xaf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Cb500xaf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb500xaf MOT tests:
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
Honda Cb500xaf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 30 | 77% | 34,395 |
Honda Cb500xaf reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Cb500xaf vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb500xaf MOT issues are:
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Honda Cb500xaf in our data has covered around
34,395 miles.
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