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

Based on MOT data from 426 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Cb 500 Xa N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.3%, 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 Xa 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 Xa N (2022)

426 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cb 500 Xa N

CarHunch analysed 426 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cb 500 Xa N. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 426 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Honda CB 500 XA-N passes its MOT at 83.3%, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.6% of the cohort—this is a reliable middleweight that's unlikely to spring nasty surprises. The median mileage of 7,159 miles is genuinely low for a two-year-old bike, suggesting many owners are weekend riders rather than commuters.

With less than one failure and just 0.3 advisories per vehicle on average, this CB 500 demonstrates Honda's typical engineering solidity and minimal wear-and-tear issues. If you're shopping for one used, check the service history and test the electrics and brake lines yourself, since the low advisory rate means problems, when they do occur, tend to be either unnoticed or neglected rather than widespread age-related wear.

The 2022 Honda Cb 500 Xa N passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 426 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 426 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,285 Honda Cb 500 Xa N vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 39.3%

505

Red 32.9%

423

Black 27.8%

357

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Cb 500 Xa 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.

7,159

typical

4,025

low mileage

12,277

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Cb 500 Xa N vehicles fall between 4,025 and 12,277 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,025 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.

✓ 4,025–12,277 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Cb 500 Xa Ns sit.

⚠ Over 16,573 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

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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