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OV55 HSY

2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,849 mi
Last recorded28,849 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-517,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HSY
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1300 SA-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 28,849 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 28,337 miles

Front mudguard missing.

Number plate insecure.

Fail 17 May 2025 28,292 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Headstock out of line. (2.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front mudguard missing.

Number plate insecure.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,428 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 25,349 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 25,349 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,348 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,376 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,377 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,183 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1300 SA-5?

Based on 4,759 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
952
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 13
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 13
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OV55 HSY is a 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 17,017 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 SA-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 HSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV55 HSY registered?

OV55 HSY is a 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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