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BF53 YYA

2003 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,561 mi
Last recorded14,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YYA
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 14,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 14,311 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 14,311 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 13,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 12,881 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 12,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 10,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 10,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 9,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,801 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,385 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 8,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,806 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 1,630 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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BF53 YYA is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BF53 YYA, 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 BF53 YYA registered?

BF53 YYA is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BF53 YYA safe to buy?

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