The MOT Files

Motorcycle reliability file

Honda CB1300 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 1,008 recorded MOT tests of the Honda CB1300, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Honda CB1300 passes 90.7% of MOT tests, against 86.5% for all motorcycles. The most recorded failure is "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely", in 32.0% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

90.7%unadjusted1,008 tests

4.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CB1300 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely32.0%

    16 occurrences

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.0%

    8 occurrences

  3. 3.A wheel bearing with excessive play8.0%

    4 occurrences

  4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.0%

    4 occurrences

  5. 5.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc6.0%

    3 occurrences

  6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.0%

    3 occurrences

  7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.0%

    3 occurrences

  8. 8.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall4.0%

    2 occurrences

  9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre4.0%

    2 occurrences

  10. 10.An engine mounting or bracket fractured, missing or excessively loose4.0%

    2 occurrences

  11. 11.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear4.0%

    2 occurrences

  12. 12.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps4.0%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CB1300 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.9%

    59 tests

  2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.7%

    57 tests

  3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.8%

    48 tests

  4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.6%

    46 tests

  5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.9%

    39 tests

  6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.6%

    16 tests

  7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.3%

    13 tests

  8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1.0%

    10 tests

What gets tested

The CB1300 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
26,959
Test classes
class 2: 1,008
Names grouped into this model (1)
  • CB1300 SA

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CB1300?
90.7% unadjusted, from 1,008 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.
What does a Honda CB1300 fail its MOT on?
"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 32.0% of failed Honda CB1300 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (16.0%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Honda CB1300 usually have at its MOT?
26,959 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.

Analysis built from DVSA data of