MOT reliability
Honda Cbf500
1,725 vehicles · 20,730 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,725 Honda Cbf500 vehicles and 20,730 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbf500 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,326 miles.
1,725
Vehicles
20,730
MOT tests
4,171
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cbf500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbf500 MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Brakes14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Steering9%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Cbf500 pass rate by age
How the Honda Cbf500's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 44 | 86% |
| 3 | 1,818 | 85% |
| 4 | 1,737 | 85% |
| 5 | 1,616 | 85% |
| 6 | 1,559 | 84% |
| 7 | 1,492 | 85% |
| 8 | 1,445 | 83% |
| 9 | 1,350 | 84% |
| 10 | 1,280 | 81% |
| 11 | 1,160 | 83% |
| 12 | 1,086 | 81% |
| 13 | 979 | 84% |
| 14 | 921 | 82% |
| 15 | 818 | 83% |
| 16 | 781 | 82% |
| 17 | 702 | 85% |
| 18 | 662 | 83% |
| 19 | 551 | 83% |
| 20 | 410 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,725)
Most common Honda Cbf500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbf500 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (721 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (544 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (525 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (498 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (453 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (414 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (290 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (282 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (276 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (268 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (243 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (206 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (204 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (200 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (198 times)
Honda Cbf500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 15,680 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 10,669 |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 55,663 |
| 2008 | 92 | 1,080 | 85% | 38,939 |
| 2007 | 294 | 3,043 | 85% | 54,030 |
| 2006 | 300 | 3,636 | 83% | 50,533 |
| 2005 | 508 | 6,436 | 83% | 46,543 |
| 2004 | 523 | 6,489 | 83% | 43,957 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 63,607 |
| 1995 | 1 | 17 | 82% | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 43,648 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,424 |
Honda Cbf500 reliability FAQ
Across 1,725 Honda Cbf500 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cbf500 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Honda Cbf500 in our data has covered around
47,326 miles.
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