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YF03 FRL

2003 Honda CB1300

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

11,999 mi
Last recorded11,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 FRL
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 11,999 miles

close Rear indicators close together.

headlight pattern kick up poor

Fail 22 Jun 2026 11,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

close Rear indicators close together.

headlight pattern kick up poor

Pass 1 Jul 2022 113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 106 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 9,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 9,855 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 9,850 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component rubbing on rear hugger (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 7,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

motorcycle tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Dec 2019 7,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

motorcycle tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2018 4,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 4,021 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 3,255 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 33 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,389 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 10,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,152 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 9,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,818 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 8,818 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 8,239 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,745 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 7,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YF03 FRL is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF03 FRL, 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 YF03 FRL registered?

YF03 FRL is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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