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VK05 OBG

2005 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,279 mi
Last recorded22,279 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB130016,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OBG
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 22,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 22,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 21,878 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 21,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 21,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 21,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 21,121 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 21,116 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 17,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 16,135 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,430 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 May 2014 12,556 miles

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

Front brake lever slightly spongey

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 8,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 2,598 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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VK05 OBG is a 2005 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VK05 OBG, 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 VK05 OBG registered?

VK05 OBG is a 2005 Honda CB1300, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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