Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X?

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 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X?

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 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X?

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 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X reliable?

Based on MOT data from 675 vehicles, the 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, 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 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X?

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 X (2018)

675 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X

CarHunch analysed 675 real MOT records for the 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Honda CMX 500 A-X is a genuinely reliable bike, passing its MOT first time in 89.2% of cases—a solid 9.2 points above the UK average of 80%. With only 8.2% of machines ever flagged for a dangerous defect, it's a safe proposition for buyers concerned about hidden structural or safety issues.

These bikes are running light for their age, with a median of just 5,176 miles, suggesting many are weekend riders or well-maintained commuters. Owners rack up an average of only 0.3 failures and 1.3 advisories per test, which means routine upkeep is straightforward—focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake condition and chain wear rather than expecting major mechanical surprises.

The 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 4.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 675 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 675 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.2% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	659	94.4%	0.31

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,269 Honda Cmx 500 A X vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 41.4%

525

Grey 39.8%

505

Red 18.8%

239

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X 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.

5,176

typical

2,590

low mileage

9,162

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X vehicles fall between 2,590 and 9,162 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,590 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.

✓ 2,590–9,162 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A Xs sit.

⚠ Over 12,368 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Honda Cmx 500 A X — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Honda Cmx 500 A Xs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 522 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 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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