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A18 SYN

2003 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,931 mi
Last recorded66,931 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SYN
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 66,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 63,087 miles

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 60,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 59,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 59,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,638 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,638 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 56,320 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,955 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,945 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,445 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011
Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 14,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,507 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1300?

Based on 29,948 MOT tests across 2,241 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
913
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 254
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 129
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
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A18 SYN is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,800 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 CB1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 SYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CB1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 SYN registered?

A18 SYN is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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