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YF04 DFJ

2004 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CB130016,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 DFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,595 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 92,526 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,806 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 88,761 miles

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

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

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle insecure to handlebar. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Indicator switch insecure switch gear inscure to handlebar. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,069 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,187 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,673 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,863 miles

Brake pedal bent but can still be readily applied.

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

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

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 23,698 miles

Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,032 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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YF04 DFJ is a 2004 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF04 DFJ, 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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YF04 DFJ is a 2004 Honda CB1300, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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