Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N?

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 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N?

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 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N?

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 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N reliable?

Based on MOT data from 257 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.7%, 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 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N?

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 N (2022)

257 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N

CarHunch analysed 257 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Honda CB 500 FA-N passes its MOT on the first attempt 79.8% of the time, essentially matching the UK average of 80%; dangerous defects are vanishingly rare at just 0.4%, so safety isn't a concern here. At a median mileage of 5,224 miles, these bikes are lightly used for their age, and they back that up with minimal failure rates—just 0.04 failures per vehicle on average and 0.2 advisories. This is a reliable, undemanding middleweight that rarely needs serious work; if you're considering one, a basic pre-purchase inspection will be enough.

We have limited data for the 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 257 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 257 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.4% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 582 Honda Cb 500 Fa N vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 49%

285

Red 30.6%

178

Yellow 20.4%

119

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N 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.

5,224

typical

3,038

low mileage

9,159

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa N vehicles fall between 3,038 and 9,159 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,038 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.

✓ 3,038–9,159 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Cb 500 Fa Ns sit.

⚠ Over 12,364 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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