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MOT reliability

Honda Cx500e

14 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Honda Cx500e vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cx500e has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,954 miles.

14
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
3,391
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cx500e problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cx500e MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes30%
  • Steering15%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Lamps & electrical7%

Honda Cx500e pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Honda Cx500e MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cx500e MOT tests:

  1. Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  11. Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  12. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  13. REAR TORQUE ARM FITTED INCORECT. †REAR TORQUE ARM SPLIT PIN MISSING. (1 times)
  14. Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
  15. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)

Honda Cx500e pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 5 100% 36,101
1982 3 16 81% 35,336
1981 3 24 92% 58,547
1980 4 19 58% 29,877
1979 1 1 100% 51,325
1978 2 2 100% 21,386

Honda Cx500e reliability FAQ

Across 14 Honda Cx500e vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cx500e MOT issues are: Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Cx500e in our data has covered around 37,954 miles.

Compare the Honda Cx500e

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