Honda Cmx 500 A-l Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cmx 500 A-l reliable? We analysed 987 real MOT tests across 426 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cmx 500 A-l is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cmx 500 A-l.
Honda Cmx 500 A-l Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cmx 500 A-l. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cmx 500 A-l MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cmx 500 A-l to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cmx 500 A-l Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cmx 500 A-l models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cmx 500 A-l Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cmx 500 A-l owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cmx 500 A-l MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cmx 500 A-l year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52 | 96.2% | 1,279 | 2,637 | 5,410 |
| 2021 | 470 | 93.6% | 2,083 | 4,187 | 8,282 |
| 2020 | 433 | 94.5% | 2,527 | 4,534 | 7,574 |
How Long Does a Honda Cmx 500 A-l Last?
Based on 426 Honda Cmx 500 A-l vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cmx 500 A-l Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cmx 500 A-l 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 Cmx 500 A-l
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.2% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
93.6% MOT pass rate from 470 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A-l is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.2% across 52 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cmx 500 A-l Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cmx 500 A-l THIS CAR | 94.2% | 987 | 4,273 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 |
| Yamaha Rd 250 | 87.3% | 757 | 20,384 mi | 50 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cmx 500 A-l outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cmx 500 A-lShould you buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A-l?
The Honda Cmx 500 A-l has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.2% across 987 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 Cmx 500 A-l 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 Cmx 500 A-l owner drives around 874 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.