MOT Check for HONDA CB500s

The HONDA CB500 makes up 44,573 of the overall 21,361,075 HONDA MOT test results. Select your CB500 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:45 times
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:12 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:31 times
Headlamp switch faulty  Occurs:11 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:21 times
Nearside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:33 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort  Occurs:16 times
Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:274 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:29 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:141 times
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:12 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:22 times
Front Horn not working  Occurs:28 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:30 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:44 times
Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:274 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:28 times
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly  Occurs:26 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:304 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake  Occurs:16 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure  Occurs:26 times
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly  Occurs:26 times
Offside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:16 times
Rear Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:21 times
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