Honda Cb 500 Xa K (2019)
2019 Honda Cb 500 Xa K
CarHunch analysed 531 real MOT records for the 2019 Honda Cb 500 Xa K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Honda CB 500 XA-K is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, with a 91.7% first-time MOT pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%. Only 9.8% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern threshold for a buyer.
At a median mileage of 8,848 miles for a five-year-old machine, these are sensibly used bikes—well within normal wear parameters for a middleweight commuter. The low failure rate of 0.28 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 1.1 suggest minimal wear items and maintenance surprises, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake fluid condition and chain maintenance rather than structural concerns.
What to check before buying a 2019 Honda Cb 500 Xa 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 (96%) | 511 | 91.4% | 0.28 |
| Other (4%) | 20 | 97.5% | 0.1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Honda Cb 500 Xa 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 Xa K vehicles fall between 5,319 and 14,563 miles.
2019 Honda Cb 500 Xa K — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 438 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 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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