MOT reliability
Honda Xr500r
6 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Honda Xr500r vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xr500r has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,277 miles.
6
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
29
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xr500r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xr500r MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical35%
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Other24%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Steering12%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure6%
Honda Xr500r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Honda Xr500r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xr500r MOT tests:
- not to be used in times of reduced visibility (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern just a mass of light (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements interference with horn (4.2.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- motorcycle has had front and rear position lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked and is not to be used in seriously reduced visibility and only during daylight hours (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Honda Xr500r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 19,757 |
| 1984 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 4,451 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Honda Xr500r reliability FAQ
Across 6 Honda Xr500r vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xr500r MOT issues are:
not to be used in times of reduced visibility; Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern just a mass of light (4.1.2 (a)).
The typical Honda Xr500r in our data has covered around
8,277 miles.
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