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 Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:28 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:60 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:29 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak b Occurs:19 times
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute  Occurs:14 times
Brake locking device missing  Occurs:15 times
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Occurs:52 times
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:19 times
Rear Brake disc cracked  Occurs:24 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:304 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:344 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:125 times
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute  Occurs:45 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:29 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
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:139 times
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute  Occurs:12 times
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied  Occurs:21 times
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly  Occurs:26 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering  Occurs:50 times
Brake locking device missing  Occurs:15 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:12 times
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:13 times
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars  Occurs:18 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:157 times
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