Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Honda Cbr 500 Ra 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 Cbr 500 Ra 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 Cbr 500 Ra 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 Cbr 500 Ra N reliable?

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Cbr 500 Ra N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, 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 Cbr 500 Ra 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 Cbr 500 Ra N (2022)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cbr 500 Ra N

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cbr 500 Ra 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 CBR 500 RA-N has a first-time pass rate of 73.6%, which sits 6.4 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful shortfall that suggests this cohort is slightly more prone to MOT issues than the typical vehicle. The good news is that only 1.8% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are minimal.

With a median mileage of just 4,311 miles for bikes of this age, these machines are still relatively run-in, yet they're already accumulating an average of 0.3 advisories per vehicle and 0.1 failures—a sign that minor wear items and consumables need attention sooner than you might expect on newer stock. When shopping for one, budget for routine maintenance (brake fluid, chain, pads) and ask the seller for full service history to understand whether the bike has been properly looked after from new.

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

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–8k

For context

These stats describe 108 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 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Cbr 500 Ra 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.

4,311

typical

2,422

low mileage

8,045

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Cbr 500 Ra N vehicles fall between 2,422 and 8,045 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,422 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.

✓ 2,422–8,045 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Cbr 500 Ra Ns sit.

⚠ Over 10,860 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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