2005 Honda CB1300 1.3L Petrol · FD05 GAA

The 2022‑06‑22 MOT record shows a failure, rendering the 2005 Honda CB1300 not roadworthy at the time of testing; earlier entries from 2008 through 2020 display a clean pass history, indicating that the vehicle’s maintenance record was previously stable but has recently deteriorated. With a current odometer reading of 30,157 miles and a manufacturing year of 2005, the annual mileage averages 1,436 miles, well below the typical usage for a 21‑year‑old machine, suggesting prolonged periods of inactivity; mileage rose gradually from 13,216 miles in 2008 to 30,157 miles in 2022, with no abrupt jumps, and the most recent failure occurred at the highest mileage recorded. A buyer should therefore focus on the rear registration lamp circuit and the front tyre structural tear, both flagged in the latest test, as these point to possible wiring faults and wheel or suspension damage; the recurring note that front brake pads were close to the minimum limit in 2018 and 2019 signals progressive brake wear that warrants measurement of pad thickness and disc condition. Additional inspection points include the rear exhaust’s noisy condition noted in 2015, which may indicate corrosion or mounting failure, the near‑side rear direction indicator discoloration from 2020 suggesting electrical connector degradation, and a thorough check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake caliper binding, all of which are common wear items on a high‑age, low‑mileage motorcycle.