Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M?

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 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M?

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 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M?

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.

Is the 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M reliable?

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles, the 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, 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 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M?

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 M (2021)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Honda CBR 500 RA-M is marginally more reliable than the UK average, with an 81.5% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark, and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.2% of vehicles. This is a straightforward, well-behaved middleweight with virtually no fuel-type variation to consider.

At under 6,500 miles median for a three-year-old bike, these are lightly used machines, which explains the low failure rate of 0.19 per vehicle. The 0.8 advisories per bike suggests minor wear items cropping up rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect surprise repairs—check service history and tyre condition when viewing one.

We have limited data for the 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–12k

For context

These stats describe 118 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 118 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	117	91.5%	0.2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M 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.

6,454

typical

3,198

low mileage

11,693

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra M vehicles fall between 3,198 and 11,693 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,198 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.

✓ 3,198–11,693 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Honda Cbr 500 Ra Ms sit.

⚠ Over 15,785 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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