Honda Cb 500 Fa-m Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Cb 500 Fa-m car check
Is the Honda Cb 500 Fa-m reliable? We analysed 489 real MOT tests across 235 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Honda Cb 500 Fa-m? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Honda Cb 500 Fa-m is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 500 Fa-m.
Honda Cb 500 Fa-m Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 500 Fa-m. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 500 Fa-m MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 500 Fa-m to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 500 Fa-m Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cb 500 Fa-m models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cb 500 Fa-m Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 500 Fa-m owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 500 Fa-m MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 500 Fa-m year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 416 | 94.2% | 3,366 | 6,439 | 11,378 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 500 Fa-m Last?
Based on 235 Honda Cb 500 Fa-m vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 500 Fa-m Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 500 Fa-m MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cb 500 Fa-m
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.2% MOT pass rate from 416 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 500 Fa-m is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.2% across 416 tests.
How Does the Honda Cb 500 Fa-m Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cb 500 Fa-m THIS CAR | 94.3% | 489 | 6,391 mi | — yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Audi SQ7 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO A | 88.4% | 760 | 32,462 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 500 Fa-m outperforms both on MOT reliability.
Found a Honda Cb 500 Fa-m you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Honda Cb 500 Fa-mShould you buy a used Honda Cb 500 Fa-m?
The Honda Cb 500 Fa-m has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 489 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cb 500 Fa-m with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Cb 500 Fa-m owner drives around 1,419 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.