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KF05 SWJ

2005 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,043 mi
Last recorded63,043 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CB130016,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 SWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,043 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,229 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,553 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 51,072 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

heat spots on front brake discs

number plate lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,692 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

exhaust clamp loose

rear brake master cylinder dust cover split

Pass 19 May 2014 45,984 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 45,984 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,208 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 45,208 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,102 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 43,097 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,658 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,268 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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KF05 SWJ is a 2005 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 16,408 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 KF05 SWJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF05 SWJ registered?

KF05 SWJ is a 2005 Honda CB1300, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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