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FM05 UZY

2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,978 mi
Last recorded38,978 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-517,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UZY
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1300 SA-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 37,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 35,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 34,272 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 34,271 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 33,291 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,435 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 31,435 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,219 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,219 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,859 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 26,859 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,810 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 7,279 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1300 SA-5?

Based on 4,759 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
952
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 13
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 13
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FM05 UZY is a 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 17,017 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 Cb 1300 SA-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM05 UZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cb 1300 SA-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 UZY registered?

FM05 UZY is a 2005 Honda Cb 1300 SA-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 UZY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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