MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CX500s year 1980

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Pass percent:81.33%

(The average a petrol HONDA CX500 year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:3,106 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	112
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	40
Registration plate issues	25
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	20
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	11
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	4
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
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 position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear reflector on sidecar missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil \|9.2.7b\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock \|2.1.4 \|b\|\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))	2
Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	112
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	40
Registration plate issues	25
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	20
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	11
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	4
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
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 position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear reflector on sidecar missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil \|9.2.7b\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock \|2.1.4 \|b\|\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))	2
Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CX500s year 1980

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