MOT Check for HONDA CX500s

The HONDA CX500 makes up 15,846 of the overall 21,361,075 HONDA MOT test results. Select your CX500 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Riders seat insecure  Occurs:20 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:34 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:30 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:19 times
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing  Occurs:25 times
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:22 times
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:11 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:84 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:22 times
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:20 times
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing  Occurs:20 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:37 times
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure  Occurs:25 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:19 times
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort Occurs:17 times
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:21 times
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:12 times
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:14 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:47 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:15 times
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded  Occurs:11 times
Exhaust excessively deteriorated  Occurs:13 times
Fuel system component leaking  Occurs:24 times
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:23 times
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