Honda Cmx 500 A-K
MotorcycleFrom 536 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 1 |
| headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing | 1 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 1 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.3% | wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail |
| 2019 | 93.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cmx 500 A-Ks tested had between 2,730 and 7,964 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cmx 500 A-K MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cmx 500 A-K has a 93.8% MOT pass rate based on 536 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cmx 500 A-K?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cmx 500 A-K is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cmx 500 A-K at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cmx 500 A-K is 4,552 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,730 and 7,964 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.