HONDA CBR 500 RA-M
Pass rate over time
The CBR 500 RA-M's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.3 points since 2024, 89.9% to 83.6%.
What fails on a CBR 500 RA-M
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure and attachments |
|
8 | 25.8 |
| brakes |
|
8 | 25.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 16.1 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 12.9 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 6.5 |
| steering |
|
2 | 6.5 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 3.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CBR 500 RA-M beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, YAMAHA YZF-R6, SUZUKI GSXR600).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CBR 500 RA-M.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (85.9% pass). Weakest: 2021 (85.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.