MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB500s year 2000

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Pass percent:79.58%

(The average a petrol HONDA CB500 year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:3,251 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	136
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	34
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	30
Registration plate issues	28
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	13
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	11
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension \|2.4.A.3a\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	136
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	34
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	30
Registration plate issues	28
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	13
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	11
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension \|2.4.A.3a\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB500s year 2000

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