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MOT reliability

Honda Cx500ec

962 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 962 Honda Cx500ec vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cx500ec has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,201 miles.

962
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
398
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
22%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cx500ec problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cx500ec MOT tests:

  • Brakes44%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Steering11%
  • Lamps & electrical11%

Fuel types: Petrol (960), Other (2)

Most common Honda Cx500ec MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cx500ec MOT tests:

  1. Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  3. Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Upper Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i)) (1 times)

Honda Cx500ec pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 6 10 80% 27,935
1982 1 2 50% 35,043

Honda Cx500ec reliability FAQ

Across 962 Honda Cx500ec vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cx500ec MOT issues are: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)); Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)).

The typical Honda Cx500ec in our data has covered around 29,201 miles.

Compare the Honda Cx500ec

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