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VF04 LYJ

2004 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,692 mi
Last recorded34,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CB130016,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 LYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 34,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 31,822 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 31,822 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,731 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 30,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,742 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 22,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,932 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 14,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,223 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 13,223 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,219 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 7,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 5,697 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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VF04 LYJ is a 2004 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VF04 LYJ, 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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What year was VF04 LYJ registered?

VF04 LYJ is a 2004 Honda CB1300, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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