Honda Cb 500 Xa K (2020)
2020 Honda Cb 500 Xa K
CarHunch analysed 529 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Cb 500 Xa K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Honda CB 500 XA-K is a solid performer on the MOT bench, with a 92.4% first-time pass rate that's comfortably above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 7.6% of the fleet, so structural or safety issues aren't a meaningful buyer concern here.
At just under 10,000 miles on average, these bikes are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the low failure rate of 0.16 per vehicle. Before committing, request the full MOT history and have the seller walk you through the service records—advisories average 0.8 per bike, typically minor wear items that point to normal maintenance needs rather than hidden problems.
What to check before buying a 2020 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 (98%) | 516 | 92.3% | 0.16 |
| Other (2%) | 13 | 96.2% | 0.08 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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 2020 Honda Cb 500 Xa K vehicles fall between 4,509 and 12,334 miles.
2020 Honda Cb 500 Xa K — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 444 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% 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
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