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AO53 DYC

2003 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,891 mi
Last recorded57,891 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DYC
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,891 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 57,885 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 50,495 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,049 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 48,049 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 45,239 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 45,239 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 41,094 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 41,094 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,214 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,270 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,480 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,480 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,557 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,557 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,458 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 DYC is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DYC, 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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AO53 DYC is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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