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BN54 ELO

2004 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,397 mi
Last recorded27,397 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CB130016,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ELO
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 27,397 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 27,397 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 24,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 20,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 13,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 11,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 10,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 9,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,915 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 6,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,932 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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BN54 ELO is a 2004 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN54 ELO, 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 BN54 ELO registered?

BN54 ELO is a 2004 Honda CB1300, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is BN54 ELO safe to buy?

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