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WG53 VNO

2003 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,770 mi
Last recorded38,770 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VNO
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,770 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 38,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 37,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 35,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,124 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 35,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 34,565 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 28,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,119 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 22,894 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 18,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,645 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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WG53 VNO is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 WG53 VNO, 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.

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What year was WG53 VNO registered?

WG53 VNO is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is WG53 VNO safe to buy?

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