Honda Cb 500 Fa-K
MotorcycleFrom 688 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 5 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 1 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92.5% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2019 | 96.6% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb 500 Fa-Ks tested had between 3,547 and 11,430 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,485 median miles, the Cb 500 Fa-K has 0.076 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb 500 Fa-K MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb 500 Fa-K has a 95.1% MOT pass rate based on 688 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 500 Fa-K?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb 500 Fa-K is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb 500 Fa-K at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb 500 Fa-K is 6,485 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,547 and 11,430 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.