Honda Cb 500 Fa K (2019)
2019 Honda Cb 500 Fa K
CarHunch analysed 292 real MOT records for the 2019 Honda Cb 500 Fa K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Honda CB 500 FA-K is more reliable than average, with an 87.8% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and only 6.2% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a low concern for buyer safety. This middleweight naked bike holds up well in the MOT test.
These bikes are running relatively light at 7,190 miles median for their age, suggesting they're being ridden sensibly rather than thrashed. With just 0.2 failures per vehicle on average and 1.1 advisories, the CB 500 FA-K tends to need only minor maintenance between tests—check your chain tension and tyre condition before your MOT to stay ahead of the curve.
What to check before buying a 2019 Honda Cb 500 Fa K
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 285 | 87.5% | 0.21 |
| Other (2%) | 7 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Honda Cb 500 Fa K vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Honda Cb 500 Fa K vehicles fall between 3,728 and 12,749 miles.
2019 Honda Cb 500 Fa K — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 224 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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