Honda CBF500 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.5 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CBF500 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely31.0%

   18 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.8%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative10.3%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.A wheel bearing with excessive play10.3%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.3%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Exhaust system leaking or insecure8.6%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre6.9%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.9%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.9%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working6.9%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn6.9%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.2%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBF500 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   38 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.8%

   35 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.3%

   32 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn5.5%

   28 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.5%

   23 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.9%

   20 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.3%

   17 tests

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.9%

   15 tests

What gets tested

The CBF500 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

35,231

Test classes

class 2: 511

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CBF500?

81.0% unadjusted, from 511 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBF500 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 31.0% of failed Honda CBF500 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (13.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBF500 usually have at its MOT?

35,231 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.