Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L?

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 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L?

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 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L?

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 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L reliable?

Based on MOT data from 234 vehicles, the 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, 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 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L?

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 A2 L (2020)

234 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L

CarHunch analysed 234 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Honda CMX 500 A2-L is a solid performer: it achieves an 88.4% first-time pass rate, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 5.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the threshold of concern. This is a reliable A2 learner bike with straightforward maintenance demands.

At a median mileage of just 3,545 miles for a four-year-old model, these machines are seeing relatively light use, which partly explains the strong pass rates and minimal average failures of 0.1 per vehicle. The 0.7 advisories per bike suggest routine wear items like brake pad thickness or chain tension rather than structural problems—when you come to buy one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on service history and tyre condition will tell you everything you need to know.

We have limited data for the 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 234 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 234 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.1% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	225	96.8%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 592 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 99%

586

Black 1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L 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.

3,545

typical

1,618

low mileage

6,301

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L vehicles fall between 1,618 and 6,301 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,618 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.

✓ 1,618–6,301 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 Ls sit.

⚠ Over 8,506 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 L — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Honda Cmx 500 A2 Ls are still on the road.

Strong survival — 181 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% 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

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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