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GY55 UWK

2005 Honda Cb 1300 A-5

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,893 mi
Last recorded12,893 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cb 1300 A-515,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UWK
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1300 A-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 12,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 12,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 9,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 8,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 7,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 5,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 3,458 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 3,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 3,340 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 3,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 3,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 2,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 2,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,734 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 2,628 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 2,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 2,303 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1300 A-5?

Based on 2,246 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
998
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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GY55 UWK is a 2005 Honda Cb 1300 A-5 in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cb 1300 A-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 15,589 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 A-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 UWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GY55 UWK registered?

GY55 UWK is a 2005 Honda Cb 1300 A-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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