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KG05 BAV

2005 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,520 mi
Last recorded21,520 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CB130016,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BAV
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 21,520 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 21,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 21,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 21,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 21,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 20,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 20,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,435 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,932 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

rear brake pad frioction shims in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,212 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 14,208 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2010 12,724 miles

Rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 21 May 2010 12,710 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 29 May 2009 12,208 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Small number plate fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,979 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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KG05 BAV is a 2005 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KG05 BAV, 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 KG05 BAV registered?

KG05 BAV is a 2005 Honda CB1300, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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