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GJ05 HFE

2005 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,152 mi
Last recorded18,152 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB130016,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HFE
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 18,152 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 16,169 miles

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

Front Tyre has slight abnormal wear

Pass 10 Apr 2018 9,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 8,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 7,570 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 7,569 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 6,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 5,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 5,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 4,860 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 4,860 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 4,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 3,178 miles

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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GJ05 HFE is a 2005 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 16,408 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 GJ05 HFE, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ05 HFE registered?

GJ05 HFE is a 2005 Honda CB1300, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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