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SJ05 VUU

2005 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,176 mi
Last recorded29,176 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB130016,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VUU
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 28,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 27,496 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 27,496 miles

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

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,796 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 25,851 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 23,749 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Roller brake tester indicates slight a fluctuation in front brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 21,611 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 21,611 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,698 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 19,698 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,830 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 15,127 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2011 15,127 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,955 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,954 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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SJ05 VUU is a 2005 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ05 VUU, 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 SJ05 VUU registered?

SJ05 VUU is a 2005 Honda CB1300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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