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EK13 ULM

2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d

Black Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,358 mi
Last recorded38,358 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d13,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 ULM
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 500 Ra-d
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,358 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened swihg arm to shock linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system downpipeto silecer joint corroded

radiator corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 38,358 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail corroded/tight links (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced swingarm to shock linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all mount brackets /join plates on rear arm corroded

Rear rear bake pedal to master cylinder pivot corroded

exhaust system downpipe to silencer joint corroded

radiatpr corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 38,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 38,206 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 38,193 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake lever bent

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,915 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

drive chain rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2021 37,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

drive chain rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 37,395 miles

Lower Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,164 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 37,159 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,654 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d?

Based on 3,481 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,074
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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EK13 ULM is a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d in Black with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 13,178 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 Cbr 500 Ra-d fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK13 ULM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EK13 ULM is a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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