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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:

  • Other61%
  • Steering13%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Brakes9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Honda Xbr500s-j pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
17989%
186100%
19888%
20888%

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:

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
  2. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (5 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  7. Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i)) (2 times)
  8. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  15. Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)

Honda Xbr500s-j pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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