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GV53 DHU

2003 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,289 mi
Last recorded39,289 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DHU
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 39,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear left shock leaking oil excessivley (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected fork seal leaking oil excessively (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Front tyre worn unevenly

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired rear lense damaged /cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 May 2017 31,056 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 31,056 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,197 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 26,197 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,916 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 14,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,320 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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GV53 DHU is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV53 DHU, 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 GV53 DHU registered?

GV53 DHU is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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