NORTON 500T

500cc Petrol Class 2

97.4%

first-time pass rate

0.0%

failed outright

1,781

median miles at test

115

MOT tests, 2005–2025

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 500T beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests SUZUKI SV650S 80.6% pass · 84.6k tests

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 500T.