Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 148 vehicles, the 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 (2006)

148 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5

CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Honda CB 1300 SA-5 is slightly more reliable than average, with an 81.1% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and a reassuringly low 12.8% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect. You can buy with reasonable confidence that major safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

At nearly 18,600 miles on average, these bikes show moderate usage for their age—not garage queens, but not heavily thrashed either. The average vehicle racks up 0.93 failures and 3.8 advisories per test, pointing to wear items and minor maintenance needs rather than structural problems; have any prospective purchase independently inspected by a qualified motorcycle mechanic before committing.

We have limited data for the 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.93

Over 11 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 11k–24k

For context

These stats describe 148 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 148 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (90%)	133	91.9%	1.01

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,288

typical

11,279

low mileage

23,530

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 vehicles fall between 11,279 and 23,530 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,279 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,279–23,530 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5s sit.

⚠ Over 31,765 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 — Still on the Road

Most 2006 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5s are still being driven.

66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.93

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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