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FD13 CHL

2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d

Red Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,707 mi
Last recorded47,707 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d15,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 CHL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 Xa-d
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 47,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 45,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 44,856 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 44,855 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,126 miles

undertray bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2021 44,126 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

undertray bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,571 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight pulsing of rear pedal when braking. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,981 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 30,978 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,031 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 14,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 6,581 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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FD13 CHL is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d in Red with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD13 CHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD13 CHL registered?

FD13 CHL is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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