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WJ54 JWU

2004 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,163 mi
Last recorded67,163 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CB130016,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 JWU
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 67,163 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 66,012 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 63,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 63,122 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,724 miles

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,387 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 59,387 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,609 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 50,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 1,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 1,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 13,358 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 10,148 miles

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

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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WJ54 JWU is a 2004 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,293 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 WJ54 JWU, 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 22 years old, this Honda CB1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ54 JWU registered?

WJ54 JWU is a 2004 Honda CB1300, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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