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M486 XAS

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,814 mi
Last recorded47,814 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 XAS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,814 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,716 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 47,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,723 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking near cylinderhead (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,493 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 40,293 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,413 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 33,413 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2016 31,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing-arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 31,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,681 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 29,676 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,807 miles

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.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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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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