Honda Cmx 500 A2-L
MotorcycleFrom 456 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute and exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 3 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 2 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 1 |
| an exhaust silencer marked ‘not for road use’, ‘track use only’ or similar words | 1 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| a throttle control not functioning correctly | 1 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.5% | exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted, an exhaust silencer marked ‘not for road use’, ‘track use only’ or similar words |
| 2020 | 96.7% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cmx 500 A2-Ls tested had between 1,797 and 6,393 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 A2-L MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cmx 500 A2-L has a 96.1% MOT pass rate based on 456 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cmx 500 A2-L is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L is 3,754 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,797 and 6,393 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.