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AO53 DPE

2003 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,312 mi
Last recorded28,312 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DPE
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 28,312 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 26,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 23,907 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 20,227 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 20,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 19,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 19,526 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 16,516 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,586 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 14,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,071 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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AO53 DPE is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO53 DPE, 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 AO53 DPE registered?

AO53 DPE is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AO53 DPE safe to buy?

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