MOT reliability
Honda Cx500cb
316 vehicles · 171 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 316 Honda Cx500cb vehicles and 171 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cx500cb has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,071 miles.
316
Vehicles
171
MOT tests
1,751
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cx500cb problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cx500cb MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering9%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Honda Cx500cb pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (312), Diesel (2), Other (2)
Most common Honda Cx500cb MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cx500cb MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- front head bearings slightly knotchy (2 times)
- parking brake fitted to nearside only (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Honda Cx500cb pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 102,333 |
| 1983 | 20 | 121 | 81% | 54,099 |
| 1982 | 4 | 20 | 90% | 38,922 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 53,580 |
Honda Cx500cb reliability FAQ
Across 316 Honda Cx500cb vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cx500cb MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6).
The typical Honda Cx500cb in our data has covered around
54,071 miles.
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