CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM53 RLV

2003 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,128 mi
Last recorded35,128 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 RLV
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 35,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 34,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 34,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 34,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,324 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,542 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,996 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
Full Honda CB1300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM53 RLV is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM53 RLV, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM53 RLV?

You can check the full history of SM53 RLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM53 RLV registered?

SM53 RLV is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is SM53 RLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 RLV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM53 RLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM53 RLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.