Honda Xbr500
MotorcycleFrom 377 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, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 3 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 | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 1 |
| a tyre cords exposed or damaged | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xbr500s tested had between 24,715 and 47,887 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,441 median miles, the Xbr500 has 0.019 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 Xbr500 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Xbr500 has a 93.1% MOT pass rate based on 377 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Xbr500?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Xbr500 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Xbr500 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Xbr500 is 35,441 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,715 and 47,887 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.