2020 Honda CB 500 XA-K 0.5L Petrol · LD20 ABU

The Honda CB 500 XA-K presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2026 at 14,116 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year clean pass history from 2023 through 2026. Annual mileage sits well below typical use for a six-year-old machine. The record shows 7,910 miles at the 16 February 2023 test, rising to 10,278 by 12 February 2024, 12,247 by 18 February 2025, and 14,116 by February 2026. That averages roughly 2,350 miles per year. The steady year-on-year increments confirm light but consistent running rather than long dormant storage, and the sparse clean record gives no cause for concern over skipped testing. No advisories or defects appear across any entry, so the DVSA data flags no recurring wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, calipers, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection given the low annual use. Standing periods between short rides can allow fork seals to weep, chain lubrication to degrade, and tyre sidewalls to crack despite adequate tread. Verify the battery condition, brake fluid age, and coolant integrity, as infrequently ridden machines often miss fluid replacement intervals. Confirm the chassis and exhaust have no hidden rust at mounting points. The official record supports a sound purchase, but in-person checks on consumables and fluids remain prudent given the low-mileage profile.