MOT reliability
Honda Xbr500f
321 vehicles · 237 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 321 Honda Xbr500f vehicles and 237 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xbr500f has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,089 miles.
321
Vehicles
237
MOT tests
7,341
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xbr500f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xbr500f MOT tests:
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Other63%
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Steering26%
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Brakes11%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Honda Xbr500f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (318), Other (3)
Most common Honda Xbr500f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xbr500f MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- slight freeplay in swingarm bushes (2 times)
Honda Xbr500f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 37,856 |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 47,132 |
| 1986 | 6 | 38 | 87% | 37,484 |
| 1985 | 23 | 169 | 88% | 54,278 |
Honda Xbr500f reliability FAQ
Across 321 Honda Xbr500f vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xbr500f MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Honda Xbr500f in our data has covered around
48,089 miles.
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