MOT reliability
Honda Xr500
122 vehicles · 233 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 122 Honda Xr500 vehicles and 233 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xr500 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,693 miles.
122
Vehicles
233
MOT tests
475
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xr500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xr500 MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Xr500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 75% |
| 2 | 8 | 75% |
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (121), Other (1)
Most common Honda Xr500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xr500 MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (8 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (6 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- no lights at time of test (4 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
Honda Xr500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 2,058 |
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 7,388 |
| 2014 | 6 | 22 | 77% | 3,572 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 3,632 |
| 2010 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 4,750 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 1,995 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 75 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 17,313 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6 |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 12,665 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 45,697 |
| 1984 | 6 | 23 | 96% | 15,055 |
| 1983 | 8 | 37 | 81% | 6,523 |
| 1982 | 4 | 11 | 64% | 287 |
| 1981 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 22,764 |
| 1980 | 8 | 39 | 79% | 21,082 |
| 1979 | 6 | 22 | 82% | 7,959 |
| 1978 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 9,092 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 447 |
Honda Xr500 reliability FAQ
Across 122 Honda Xr500 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xr500 MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2); Horn not working (1.7.3a).
The typical Honda Xr500 in our data has covered around
10,693 miles.
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