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HONDA CX500B Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 HONDA CX500B remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 12 in 2015 Q1 — only 8% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 11 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the HONDA CX500B is rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the CX500B
The Honda CX series motorcycles, including the GL500 and GL650 Silver Wing variants, were developed and released by Honda in the late 1970s, with production ending in most markets by the mid-1980s. The design included innovative features and technologies that were uncommon or unused at the time such as liquid cooling, electric-only starting, low-maintenance shaft drive, modular wheels, and dual CV-type carburetors that were tuned for reduced emissions. The electronic ignition system was separate from the rest of the electrical system, but the motorcycle could only be started via the start button.
HONDA CX500B — questions & answers
How many HONDA CX500B are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 HONDA CX500B were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HONDA CX500B rare?
The HONDA CX500B is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the HONDA CX500B increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HONDA CX500B on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most HONDA CX500B use?
Most HONDA CX500B run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the HONDA CX500B peak?
The HONDA CX500B peaked at 12 registered in 2015 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.