1995 Honda Cb500s MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Cb500s models manufactured in 1995, based on 114 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1995 Honda Cb500s MOT Analysis
The 1995 Honda Cb500s has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 114 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 35,798 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 1995 Cb500s is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1995 Honda Cb500s is Motorcycle steering and suspension, responsible for 3.5% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.9%.
Top failures specific to 1995 models only. The overall Cb500s page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 3.5% | 4 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.9% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 35,798 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.98 | 3.5% | 4 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.25 | 0.9% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1995 Honda Cb500s has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 114 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 35,798 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 1995 Cb500s is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1995 Honda Cb500s, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle steering and suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 35,798 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 3.5% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 3.5% of MOT failures on 1995 Honda Cb500s models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.9% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1995 Honda Cb500s models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.