MOT failure rate and common problems for the Honda Cb500xa, and how to check your own car by registration.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Honda Cb500xa MOT failure rate
What a Honda Cb500xa fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.
What it fails on, and why
This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.
Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.
Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Questions and answers
What is the MOT failure rate of the Honda Cb500xa?
It fails 10.5% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 57 tests.
What do these cars fail their MOT on most?
The most common failure area is other, at 16.7% of this model's failures.