Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D reliable?

Based on MOT data from 466 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cbr 500 Ra D (2013)

466 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.5% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D

CarHunch analysed 466 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 466 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

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.

The 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (89.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

21%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 7.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 8k–19k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 466 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 466 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	449	89.2%	0.88

Colour Breakdown

Based on 477 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 56.4%

269

Black 24.7%

118

Silver 18.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,862

typical

8,129

low mileage

19,371

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D vehicles fall between 8,129 and 19,371 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,129 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,129–19,371 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra Ds sit.

⚠ Over 26,150 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra D — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra Ds are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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