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Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n reliable? We analysed 172 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 172 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.2%
Typical Mileage
5,285mi
Annual Mileage
mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n.

Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.3%
2022

Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2

Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 124 86.3% 2,864 4,898 8,160

How Long Does a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n Last?

Based on 132 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
5,285 mi
75th Percentile
10,266 mi
95th Percentile
21,347 mi
Max Recorded
34,520 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

86.3% MOT pass rate from 124 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.3% across 124 tests.

How Does the Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n THIS CAR 87.2% 172 5,285 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Audi Q2 S Line 30 TDI 98.4% 192 46,792 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n?

The Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 172 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n reliable?
Based on 172 MOT tests, the Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n has a 87.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n do per year?
Mileage data is not yet available for this model.
How long does a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 500 Ra-n is 2022 with a 86.3% pass rate across 124 tests.