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LJ63 OSA

2013 Honda Cb 500 F-a

Red Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,165 mi
Last recorded104,165 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Cb 500 F-a15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 OSA
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 F-a
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,165 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 104,165 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 99,102 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 87,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,420 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,420 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,868 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 75,868 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,667 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 54,667 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 51,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 9,723 miles

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

plug in rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2016 7,498 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 F-a?

Based on 2,572 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
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LJ63 OSA is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 F-a in Red with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Honda Cb 500 F-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,292 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 F-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ63 OSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ63 OSA is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 F-a, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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