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R40 CEA

2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,509 mi
Last recorded37,509 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA-516,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 CEA
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1300 SA-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 37,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 36,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,395 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 35,393 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,338 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,394 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 29,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 29,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 27,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 24,801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,715 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,883 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,226 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,943 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 7,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,524 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,200 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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R40 CEA is a 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 16,706 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 R40 CEA, 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 19 years old, this Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R40 CEA is a 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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