Honda CMX 500 A-X MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.9 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CMX 500 A-X tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.0%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.7%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.3%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.7%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.7%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected6.7%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.7%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.0%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements5.0%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.0%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber5.0%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.0%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CMX 500 A-X tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.2%

   72 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.6%

   66 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.1%

   31 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.4%

   24 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.7%

   17 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.7%

   17 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.1%

   11 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.7%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The CMX 500 A-X fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

9,659

Test classes

class 2: 992 · class 1: 4

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CMX 500 A-X?

91.5% unadjusted, from 996 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CMX 500 A-X fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 15.0% of failed Honda CMX 500 A-X tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (11.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CMX 500 A-X usually have at its MOT?

9,659 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.