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CB03 TAG

2003 Honda CB1300

White Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,949 mi
Last recorded30,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 TAG
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 30,949 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy After market end can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

O/S bar end missing

Pass 26 Jul 2024 30,660 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 29,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,360 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 29,281 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Less than 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,111 miles

Drive chain slightly too tight.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,806 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,247 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 19,807 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 17,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 16,252 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 16,252 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,096 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 12,096 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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CB03 TAG is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in White with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CB03 TAG, 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 CB03 TAG registered?

CB03 TAG is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is CB03 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB03 TAG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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