Honda Cmx 500 A-X
MotorcycleFrom 1,253 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 a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 10 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.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 10 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 7 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93.4% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2018 | 93.7% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2017 | 91.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cmx 500 A-Xs tested had between 3,603 and 12,559 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 7,048 median miles, the Cmx 500 A-X has 0.099 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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-X MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cmx 500 A-X has a 93% MOT pass rate based on 1,253 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cmx 500 A-X?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cmx 500 A-X is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cmx 500 A-X at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cmx 500 A-X is 7,048 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,603 and 12,559 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.