Honda Cb1300
MotorcycleFrom 1,415 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, lamp emitted colour and position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 12 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 12 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 7 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 91.2% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a wheel spindle locking device missing or insecure |
| 2007 | 92% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2006 | 90.7% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2005 | 92.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
2 earlier years
| 2004 | 92.3% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2003 | 85.1% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb1300s tested had between 16,368 and 31,823 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,070 median miles, the Cb1300 has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb1300 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb1300 has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,415 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb1300?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb1300 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb1300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb1300 is 25,070 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,368 and 31,823 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.