Honda

CB500X inspection checklist

PC46 · 2013-2018. Take this to the bike and tick as you go; ticks stay on this device only. Every item comes from the CB500X guide.

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Every used bike

Frame VIN and engine number match the registration papers
PPSR check: no finance owing, not written off or stolen ppsr.gov.au ↗ (a few dollars, needs the VIN)
Registration is current, and in the seller's name

Service history to ask for

Service records every 12,000km / 12 months
Valve clearance check every 24,000km: ask when it was last doneunverified

Known faults to check for

Check for: Water pump weep Shows up: Any
What to look for
A known quirk of the Honda 500 twin engine. A small amount of coolant can weep from the water pump inspection hole. It rarely affects the coolant level in any meaningful way.
Check for: Soft front suspension Shows up: Any · Repair: $200-500
What to look for
The factory forks are sprung and damped very softly, leading to excessive dive under heavy braking.

This is a checklist, not a diagnosis. Anything that fails, or that you can't check, is worth a mechanic's pre-purchase inspection. Amber “unverified” tags mean we couldn't confirm that figure against a manufacturer source.