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BL04 XLC

2004 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

14,189 mi
Last recorded14,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CB130016,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XLC
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 14,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 7,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 7,088 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 7,088 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls flashing when rear brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 6,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 6,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 5,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 4,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 4,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 4,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 4,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 4,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 4,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 4,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,211 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2007 4,119 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 4,119 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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BL04 XLC is a 2004 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 2004 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,293 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 BL04 XLC, 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 BL04 XLC registered?

BL04 XLC is a 2004 Honda CB1300, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BL04 XLC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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