MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB500s year 2001

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Pass percent:81.11%

(The average a petrol HONDA CB500 year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:3,419 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	113
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	30
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	24
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	19
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	14
Registration plate issues	14
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	8
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
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
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied \|1.1.2 \|d\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Brake lever cracked \|3.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	113
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	30
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	24
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	19
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	14
Registration plate issues	14
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	8
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
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
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied \|1.1.2 \|d\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Brake lever cracked \|3.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB500s year 2001

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