Honda Cb 500 Xa-d Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cb 500 Xa-d reliable? We analysed 3,017 real MOT tests across 354 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb 500 Xa-d 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 Xa-d.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-d Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 500 Xa-d. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-d MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 500 Xa-d to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-d Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cb 500 Xa-d fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-d Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cb 500 Xa-d models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-d Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 500 Xa-d owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-d MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 500 Xa-d year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54 | 90.7% | 6,136 | 16,585 | 31,169 |
| 2013 | 2,861 | 90.0% | 9,093 | 15,902 | 26,094 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 500 Xa-d Last?
Based on 354 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-d Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 500 Xa-d 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 Xa-d
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.7% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
90.0% MOT pass rate from 2,861 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 500 Xa-d is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.7% across 54 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cb 500 Xa-d 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 Xa-d THIS CAR | 90.3% | 3,017 | 15,663 mi | 13 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 |
| Mercedes-benz E 300 AMG Ln Night ED Prem+d A | 86.1% | 2,702 | 37,441 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 500 Xa-d outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Cb 500 Xa-d has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 3,017 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 11 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cb 500 Xa-d 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 Xa-d owner drives around 1,488 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cb 500 Xa-d models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.