MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB500Ss year 2000

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Pass percent:80.70%

(The average a petrol HONDA CB500S year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:3,104 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	88
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	34
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	26
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	21
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	16
Registration plate issues	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	14
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	11
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Offside Front Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer torn \|7.2.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
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\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	88
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	34
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	26
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	21
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	16
Registration plate issues	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	14
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	11
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Offside Front Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer torn \|7.2.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
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\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB500Ss year 2000

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