Honda Cb 500 Xa-D
MotorcycleFrom 261 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy and or with excessive wear or play. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 10 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 4 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 2 |
| any fairing or leg shield impeding steering operation | 1 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 89.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb 500 Xa-Ds tested had between 12,981 and 33,561 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,922 median miles, the Cb 500 Xa-D has 0.05 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 Xa-D MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb 500 Xa-D has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 261 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 500 Xa-D?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb 500 Xa-D is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 10 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 Xa-D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb 500 Xa-D is 19,922 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,981 and 33,561 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.