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GJ53 OBO

2003 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,009 mi
Last recorded20,009 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OBO
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 20,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 19,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 19,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 1 or both discs slightly warped (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 13,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,641 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 OBO is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

GJ53 OBO is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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