Honda CMX 500 A-K MOT pass rate and common failures
Honda CMX 500 A-K motorcycles pass the MOT 94.77% of the time, measured across 440 tests in the DVSA record. A further 2.05% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with has a serious fluid leak - it accounts for 28.6% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check excessively binding and insecure, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (3.9% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 7,422 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | 95.22% | 293 | |
| 6-10 years | 93.88% | 147 |
Why the Honda CMX 500 A-K fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has a serious fluid leak | 28.6% | 4 | |
| 2 | Excessively binding | 21.4% | 3 | |
| 3 | Insecure | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 4 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 5 | Remains on when the brakes are released | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 6 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 7 | Adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 7.1% | 1 | |
| 8 | Excessively tight | 7.1% | 1 | |
| 9 | Has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | 7.1% | 1 | |
| 10 | Incorrect colour | 7.1% | 1 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 3.9% | 17 | |
| 2 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 2.5% | 11 | |
| 3 | Has a serious fluid leak | 2% | 9 | |
| 4 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 2% | 9 | |
| 5 | Excessively loose | 1.8% | 8 | |
| 6 | Worn to excess | 0.9% | 4 | |
| 7 | Bent so it cannot be readily operated | 0.7% | 3 | |
| 8 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 0.7% | 3 | |
| 9 | Excessively tight | 0.5% | 2 | |
| 10 | Inscription illegible | 0.5% | 2 |
Honda CMX 500 A-K for sale
No Honda CMX 500 A-K in stock at the moment - 74 other Honda bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB 397-750cc · 397-750cc | 5,400 | 89.76% | 19,444 | |
| Suzuki GSF600 · 600cc | 4,890 | 80% | 29,308 | |
| Honda CBR600F · 599cc | 4,710 | 85.56% | 30,651 | |
| Suzuki GSXR600 · 599cc | 3,831 | 81.83% | 25,077 | |
| Honda CBR 471-650cc · 471-650cc | 3,603 | 86.48% | 17,329 | |
| Yamaha FZS600 · 599cc | 3,548 | 84.02% | 32,611 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method