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47,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside foot rest fouling exhaust
Offside front fairing slightly loose
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Nearside fairing damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
both rear indicators loose
clutch lever retaining bolt lock nut missing
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both rear indicators loose
clutch lever retaining bolt lock nut missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking near cylinderhead (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose on mount (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing-arm (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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M486 XAS is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1995 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M486 XAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M486 XAS is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 May 1995.
Is M486 XAS safe to buy?
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