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:
Rear Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:12 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:129 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:344 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:27 times
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low  Occurs:11 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:190 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:16 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:32 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:54 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:24 times
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded  Occurs:11 times
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play i Occurs:29 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:22 times
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised  Occurs:22 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:344 times
Fuel system component leaking  Occurs:11 times
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:15 times
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:22 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:135 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Occurs:13 times
Nearside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:33 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) Occurs:23 times
Drive chain fouling another component  Occurs:28 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:47 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:32 times
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