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MJ08 XYA

2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-5

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,222 mi
Last recorded16,222 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-58,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XYA
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1300 A-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 16,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 16,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 16,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 16,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 15,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 15,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 13,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 13,364 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 13,364 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,446 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 12,069 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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MJ08 XYA is a 2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-5 in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MJ08 XYA, 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 MJ08 XYA registered?

MJ08 XYA is a 2008 Honda Cb 1300 A-5, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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