Registration – YA63 KGG

Chassis No. – MLHPC44B9D5003638

M.O.T. – NO

Odometer – 10,126

The Honda CBR500R and its siblings, the fairing free CB500F and adventure bike styled CB500X were launched in 2013 to take advantage of the then new A2 license regulations. This limits output to 47bhp and top speed to 112mph. ‘YA63KGG’ represents the sports tourer of the trio with a bright sporting livery and a fully faired in presentation. The current owner acquired ‘YA63KGG’ in September 2023 to become its seventh keeper and covering around 2,000 miles in his tenure to bring the total to a shade over 10,000 miles. ‘YA63KGG’s advisory free MOT expired in February 2025 so a retest will be required before road use. Despite the restrictions required for A2 eligibility, the CBR500R is noted for its impressively sporty dynamics and modest running costs. ‘YA63KGG’ is offered here with NO RESERVE and boasts a partial service history with independent specialists.

In January 2013, new A2 motorcycle license conditions were introduced allowing for the introduction of models with a power output of no more than 47bhp to be ridden by those over 19. Honda introduced their new trio of 500cc models to specifically cater for this niche and ‘YA63KGG’ is from that stable. Being a CBR500R iteration is boasts an impressively sporty demeanour with a crisp red, white and blue livery applied to a rakish full fairing and associated bodywork. The dainty, black alloy wheels combine with black finished engine parts and matt trim pieces. It’s a great looking bike with a low rider saddle height and a higher mounted, occasional pinion perch. ‘YA63KGG’s’ bodywork is vendor rated as “average” with the paintwork and rider environment judged as “good.”

‘YA63KGG’s’ liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8v, parallel twin, engine delivers that A2 specific 47 bhp and power is routed to the rear wheel via a six speed manual gearbox. The engine is considered as a torquey and rev-hungry unit that can deliver plenty of thrills despite its modest output. The vendor reports that ‘YA63KGG’ is “mechanically sound with engine, transmission and electrics all rated as “good.”

In summary:

· Compatible with use on an A2 license.

· A light, lithe and sporty looking all-rounder.

· Complete with a partial service history and a sensible original mileage.