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KY55 OAU

2005 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,354 mi
Last recorded32,354 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CB130016,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OAU
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 32,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 32,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 31,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 30,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 27,568 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 26,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,264 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,804 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 21,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2013
Fail 9 Mar 2013 19,653 miles

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,344 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 16,344 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,576 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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KY55 OAU is a 2005 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY55 OAU, 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 KY55 OAU registered?

KY55 OAU is a 2005 Honda CB1300, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is KY55 OAU safe to buy?

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