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1971 Honda CB 500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1977124

29 December 1977

Transport Canada lists: 350 1970–1972 · CB 200 1974–1976 · CB 350 1971–1974 · CB 360 1974–1976 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain motorcycle, during a collision the rider can impact the hinged fuel filler cap in such a manner that the filler cap release lever is actuated and the cap opens. An open fuel cap can allow gasoline to excape causing a fire hazard.

70,582 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1971 Honda CB 500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1971 Honda CB 500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.