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GJ53 LJU

2003 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,941 mi
Last recorded24,941 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 24,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 23,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 21,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 19,537 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 16,001 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 15,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 15,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,510 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,173 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,231 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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GJ53 LJU is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 GJ53 LJU, 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 GJ53 LJU registered?

GJ53 LJU is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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