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GV08 KWD

2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-5

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,280 mi
Last recorded14,280 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-58,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KWD
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1300 A-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 14,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 14,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 14,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 14,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 13,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 13,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 13,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,749 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1300 A-5?

Based on 2,246 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
998
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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GV08 KWD is a 2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-5 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 8,685 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 Cb 1300 A-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 KWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1300 A-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 1300 A-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 KWD registered?

GV08 KWD is a 2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GV08 KWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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