Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K reliable?

Based on MOT data from 285 vehicles, the 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb 500 Fa K (2020)

285 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K

CarHunch analysed 285 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Honda CB 500 FA-K is a genuinely reliable bike, passing its MOT first time in 89.6% of cases—nearly 10 points above the UK average of 80%—with only 5.6% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, so buyer confidence here is justified. The low failure rate of 0.18 per vehicle and modest advisory rate of 0.7 suggest most issues are minor wear items rather than systemic problems.

At a median mileage of just under 6,000 miles for a four-year-old bike, these machines are being ridden lightly, which partly explains the strong pass rate; if you're buying one with significantly higher miles, expect slightly more wear but nothing alarming given the model's track record. Check brake fluid condition and chain wear during your pre-purchase inspection, as these are the most common advisory flags, and you'll have a solid, honest middleweight that holds up well to regular use.

We have limited data for the 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–11k

For context

These stats describe 285 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 285 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	274	94.3%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 641 Honda Cb 500 Fa K vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31%

199

White 27.1%

174

Red 25.1%

161

Orange 16.7%

107

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,974

typical

3,197

low mileage

11,275

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K vehicles fall between 3,197 and 11,275 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,197 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,197–11,275 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa Ks sit.

⚠ Over 15,221 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa K — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Honda Cb 500 Fa Ks are still on the road.

Strong survival — 234 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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