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AR04 HPL

2004 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,242 mi
Last recorded33,242 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CB130016,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HPL
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 33,242 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 32,886 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 32,149 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,979 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 31,951 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,486 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 31,472 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose needs to be re tensioned !! (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2014 27,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate small

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

number plate small

Pass 30 May 2013 21,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,161 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,965 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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AR04 HPL is a 2004 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,293 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 AR04 HPL, 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 22 years old, this Honda CB1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR04 HPL registered?

AR04 HPL is a 2004 Honda CB1300, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is AR04 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 HPL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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