Model report · 2005–2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MT500
500cc
Petrol
Class 2
74.1%
first-time pass rate
7.4%
failed outright
10,251
median miles at test
54
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a MT500
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| drive system |
|
6 | 42.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 28.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 14.3 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 7.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 7.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.