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AV13 LWW

2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d

Red Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,344 mi
Last recorded63,344 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d15,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 LWW
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 Xa-d
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 63,344 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,692 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake fluid slightly low

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down play in linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 62,681 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Fork oil on front brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not returning by return spring (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Rear brake fluid level slightly low

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,050 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L Fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension linkage & shock absorber corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,536 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Teeth worn very thin (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,193 miles

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 hose slightly chafed outer only (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,988 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,084 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 29 Sep 2018 53,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,195 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 21,195 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,050 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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AV13 LWW is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d in Red with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV13 LWW, 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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What year was AV13 LWW registered?

AV13 LWW is a 2013 Honda Cb 500 Xa-d, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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