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BG13 MKO

2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d

White Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d15,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 MKO
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 Xa-d
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,666 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 64,666 miles

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 61,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,105 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 52,101 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,711 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 4,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 4,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 4,064 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 Xa-d?

Based on 3,017 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,488
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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BG13 MKO is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d in White with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cb 500 Xa-d fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG13 MKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 Xa-d typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Honda Cb 500 Xa-d is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG13 MKO is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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