Honda Cbr 500 Ra D (2013)
2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D
CarHunch analysed 466 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Honda CBR 500 RA-D posts an 82% first-time pass rate, marginally above the UK average of 80%, which signals solid baseline reliability for a middling sports bike of this age. However, 21% of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly around brake and suspension components.
At 12,862 miles median mileage, these bikes are relatively lightly used for their age, suggesting many have been ridden seasonally or stored over winter—a positive sign for mechanical preservation. The average of 0.85 failures per vehicle combined with 4.0 advisories reflects typical wear items and minor issues rather than systemic problems, so if you're buying one, prioritise getting an independent inspection to rule out crash history and verify brake system integrity before committing.
What to check before buying a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 449 | 81.4% | 0.88 |
| Other (4%) | 17 | 98.2% | 0.12 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D vehicles fall between 8,129 and 19,371 miles.
2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D — Still on the Road
228 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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