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HW13 AJU

2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d

Silver Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,837 mi
Last recorded31,837 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d13,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 AJU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 500 Ra-d
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 31,815 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 26,656 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,858 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 15,383 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 15,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,597 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 13,597 miles

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

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

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

oil on rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,802 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2018 11,802 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking open when on full right hand lock. (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,654 miles

drive chain has tight links

Fail 5 Mar 2016 8,654 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

drive chain has tight links

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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HW13 AJU is a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d in Silver with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW13 AJU, 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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What year was HW13 AJU registered?

HW13 AJU is a 2013 Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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