Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 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 A2 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 A2 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 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 A2 N (2022)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Honda CMX 500 A2-N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.8%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly reliable performance with only minor reliability concerns. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 1.3% of the cohort, so safety isn't a red flag for this model.

These bikes are still young and lightly used at a median of 3,298 miles, so the low failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle reflects that early-life stage rather than proven long-term durability. Advisories average 0.2 per vehicle—mostly minor wear items—which means a buyer should expect routine maintenance costs to be minimal in the near term, but should budget for a professional pre-purchase inspection to catch any hidden issues before committing.

Average reliability In line with UK average

78.8%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

3,298

typical mileage

1,657–5,602 middle half

1.3%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.08

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

1,657

low mileage

3,298

typical

5,602

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N vehicles fall between 1,657 and 5,602 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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