Honda Cb 500 Xa-n Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cb 500 Xa-n reliable? We analysed 926 real MOT tests across 708 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb 500 Xa-n is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 500 Xa-n.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-n Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 500 Xa-n. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-n MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 500 Xa-n to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-n Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cb 500 Xa-n models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-n Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 500 Xa-n owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-n MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 500 Xa-n year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 207 | 95.2% | 3,773 | 6,399 | 10,439 |
| 2022 | 508 | 95.3% | 4,353 | 7,986 | 13,635 |
| 2021 | 183 | 92.9% | 6,587 | 10,938 | 22,641 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 500 Xa-n Last?
Based on 708 Honda Cb 500 Xa-n vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 500 Xa-n Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 500 Xa-n MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cb 500 Xa-n
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.3% MOT pass rate from 508 tests
92.9% MOT pass rate from 183 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 500 Xa-n is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 508 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cb 500 Xa-n Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cb 500 Xa-n THIS CAR | 94.9% | 926 | 7,986 mi | — yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs | 90.3% | 1,498 | 14,321 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 500 Xa-n outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cb 500 Xa-nShould you buy a used Honda Cb 500 Xa-n?
The Honda Cb 500 Xa-n has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.9% across 926 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cb 500 Xa-n with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Cb 500 Xa-n owner drives around 1,941 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.