HONDA CBF 500 A-4
Pass rate over time
The CBF 500 A-4's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.4 points since 2008, 83.8% to 77.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBF 500 A-4 passes first time 94.4% of the time; by 30k that's 62.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CBF 500 A-4
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
22 | 25.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 23.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 20.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 9.3 |
| drive system |
|
7 | 8.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 7 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2.3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 1.2 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 1.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CBF 500 A-4 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CBF 500 A-4.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (82.5% pass). Weakest: 2006 (68.7%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.