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YS53 YTK

2003 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB130016,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 YTK
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 75,711 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,196 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 55,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,500 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,130 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,599 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 37,396 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,652 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 27,034 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,497 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,838 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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YS53 YTK is a 2003 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS53 YTK, 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 YS53 YTK registered?

YS53 YTK is a 2003 Honda CB1300, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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