MOT reliability
Honda Xbr500s-j
55 vehicles · 143 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 55 Honda Xbr500s-j vehicles and 143 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xbr500s-j has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,365 miles.
55
Vehicles
143
MOT tests
484
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xbr500s-j problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xbr500s-j MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Steering13%
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Body & structure12%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Honda Xbr500s-j pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 6 | 100% |
| 19 | 8 | 88% |
| 20 | 8 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (55)
Most common Honda Xbr500s-j MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xbr500s-j MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
Honda Xbr500s-j pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 14 | 143 | 92% | 35,365 |
Honda Xbr500s-j reliability FAQ
Across 55 Honda Xbr500s-j vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xbr500s-j MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Xbr500s-j in our data has covered around
35,365 miles.
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