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MM54 VBV

2005 Honda CB1300

Silver Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,362 mi
Last recorded28,362 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CB130016,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 VBV
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 28,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 26,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,779 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 23,767 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,715 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 19,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 15,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,526 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 7,526 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 7,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,234 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 20,719 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,713 miles

indicators flashing a bit more than normal.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 6,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,597 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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MM54 VBV is a 2005 Honda CB1300 in Silver with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MM54 VBV, 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 MM54 VBV registered?

MM54 VBV is a 2005 Honda CB1300, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is MM54 VBV safe to buy?

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