Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A 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 Cmx 500 A 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 Cmx 500 A 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 Cmx 500 A N reliable?

Based on MOT data from 179 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.6%, 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 Cmx 500 A 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 Cmx 500 A N (2022)

179 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cmx 500 A N

CarHunch analysed 179 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A 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 CMX 500 A-N is slightly below the UK average for first-time MOT passes at 78.8% versus 80%, suggesting it's a reliably built machine with only occasional issues — and dangerous defects are extremely rare at just 1.7% of vehicles. With a median mileage of only 3,253 miles at test, most of these bikes are still practically new, which explains the low failure rate of 0.06 per vehicle and minimal advisory issues at 0.2 per bike.

This is a young, lightly-used cohort, so real-world wear patterns haven't fully emerged yet; the true reliability picture will become clearer in the next 2–3 years. When checking a used example, focus on service history and tyre condition rather than worrying about major structural faults, and expect a straightforward MOT experience if it's been maintained properly.

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

First-time pass

96.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 179 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 179 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.7% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A 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.

3,253

typical

1,620

low mileage

6,066

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A N vehicles fall between 1,620 and 6,066 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,620 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.

✓ 1,620–6,066 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A Ns sit.

⚠ Over 8,189 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

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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