Honda Cb 500 Fa-M
MotorcycleFrom 233 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, number plate inscription missing or illegible and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 1 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 | 1 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| an exhaust silencer marked ‘not for road use’, ‘track use only’ or similar words | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, number plate inscription missing or illegible |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb 500 Fa-Ms tested had between 2,988 and 10,497 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,536 median miles, the Cb 500 Fa-M has 0.108 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-M MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb 500 Fa-M has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 233 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 500 Fa-M?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb 500 Fa-M is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, which caused 1 failures. Other common issues include number plate inscription missing or illegible.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb 500 Fa-M at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb 500 Fa-M is 5,536 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,988 and 10,497 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.