MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Bike : Honda : CB500 : 1997

Honda CB500 1997

Tests: 145

Pass rate: 82.76%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major20%
2Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major12%
3Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major8%
4Horn not working.7.7(a)Major8%
5Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.6.1.7(c)(i)Major8%
6Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.4.3.2(a)(iii)Dangerous8%
7Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major8%
8Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)Major8%
9Tyre tread depth too low.5.2.3(e)Dangerous4%
10Braking system component insecure or inadequately mounted.1.1.21(c)Major4%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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