MOT reliability
Honda Cbf 500-4
60 vehicles · 284 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 60 Honda Cbf 500-4 vehicles and 284 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbf 500-4 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,058 miles.
60
Vehicles
284
MOT tests
2,420
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cbf 500-4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbf 500-4 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Steering9%
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Body & structure8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Cbf 500-4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 26 | 92% |
| 4 | 20 | 90% |
| 5 | 19 | 79% |
| 6 | 15 | 87% |
| 7 | 14 | 86% |
| 8 | 11 | 91% |
| 9 | 12 | 92% |
| 10 | 16 | 81% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 8 | 100% |
| 13 | 11 | 82% |
| 14 | 10 | 90% |
| 15 | 7 | 100% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 10 | 80% |
| 19 | 12 | 75% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (54), Other (6)
Most common Honda Cbf 500-4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbf 500-4 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (12 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (6 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Honda Cbf 500-4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 49,193 |
| 2005 | 8 | 64 | 88% | 35,852 |
| 2004 | 17 | 166 | 85% | 24,978 |
Honda Cbf 500-4 reliability FAQ
Across 60 Honda Cbf 500-4 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cbf 500-4 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Cbf 500-4 in our data has covered around
28,058 miles.
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