12 Model Years Analyzed
Honda Cb 500
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1994-2012), based on 49 DVSA recorded tests.
93.9%
Average Pass Rate
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Model Years
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Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1999 Honda Cb 500 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
- 2A throttle control not functioning correctly
- 3A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn
- 4Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap
- 5A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Understand these MOT advisories
Suspension
Suspension bush worn
GBP 100-300 per side, depending on whether the bush or full arm is replaced
Structure
Corrosion advisory
GBP 150-500 for small welding repairs, GBP 800+ for structural or repeated corrosion
Tyres
Tyre close to limit
GBP 60-180 per tyre for common cars, more for large wheels or premium tyres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Honda Cb 500?
The Honda Cb 500 has an average 93.9% MOT pass rate across model years 1994 to 2012, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 500?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Honda Cb 500 across all years are: a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a throttle control not functioning correctly, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Honda Cb 500 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Honda Cb 500 model years.