Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.8%, 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 2007 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 (2007)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.8% first-time pass rate

2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2007 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 2007 Honda CB 1300 SA-5 falls just short of the UK average on first-time MOT passes, hitting 78.8% versus the national 80%, which suggests these bikes are broadly reliable but need a bit more attention than average. About 15% have picked up a dangerous defect at some point, which isn't alarming but worth factoring into your inspection routine.

At an average of 19,132 miles for a 17-year-old bike, these are fairly low-mileage examples, suggesting many have been kept as cherished secondaries rather than ridden hard. The average owner faces 0.89 failures and 3.8 advisories per test, pointing to typical wear items and maintenance gaps; before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and fuel systems, where the advisory pattern suggests most issues cluster.

We have limited data for the 2007 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

92.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.89

Over 11.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–24k

For context

These stats describe 119 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 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.1% 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 (94%)	112	92.3%	0.95

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 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.

17,057

typical

10,544

low mileage

23,967

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 vehicles fall between 10,544 and 23,967 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,544 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.

✓ 10,544–23,967 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5s sit.

⚠ Over 32,355 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5 — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Honda Cb 1300 SA 5s are still being driven.

63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% 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

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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