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.

Is the 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 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 • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 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 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.

We have limited data for the 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 N — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 149 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 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.3% 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 A2 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.

3,298

typical

1,657

low mileage

5,602

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,657 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.

✓ 1,657–5,602 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Cmx 500 A2 Ns sit.

⚠ Over 7,562 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

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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