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AO03 OVW

2003 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,776 mi
Last recorded38,776 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 38,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 38,700 miles

Front Mudguard insecure cracked ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

very slight resistance on front brakes

Pass 27 May 2023 38,602 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,492 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 38,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Only about 10% (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 36,552 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 35,881 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 May 2013 34,930 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 34,227 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 34,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2011 30,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 25,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,633 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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AO03 OVW is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 OVW, 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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AO03 OVW is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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