Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Honda Cb1300?

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 Cb1300?

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 Cb1300?

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 Cb1300 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles, the 2006 Honda Cb1300 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2006 Honda Cb1300?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2006 Honda Cb1300 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (63.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (58.8% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (53% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Honda Cb1300?

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 Cb1300 (2006)

196 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Cb1300

CarHunch analysed 196 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cb1300. 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 CB1300 is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, with a 92.4% first-time MOT pass rate well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects show up in 14.8% of examples, which is moderate but worth factoring into your inspection checklist if you're buying used.

At a median mileage of just 16,977 miles for an 18-year-old bike, these machines are typically low-mileage leisure or collectible machines rather than commuters, which partly explains the strong pass rates. Expect around 1.1 failures and 3.8 advisories per test cycle—mostly wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect surprise catastrophic repairs.

We have limited data for the 2006 Honda Cb1300 — 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

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.11

Over 13.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–23k

For context

These stats describe 196 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 196 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 63.5%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 53%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 45.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 13.1%

Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Drive chain slightly loose

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 8.1%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.

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Before you buy a 2006 Honda Cb1300

Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Cb1300 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.

16,977

typical

10,769

low mileage

23,265

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Cb1300 vehicles fall between 10,769 and 23,265 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,769 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.

✓ 10,769–23,265 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Honda Cb1300s sit.

⚠ Over 31,407 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 Cb1300 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2006 Honda Cb1300s are still active.

87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% 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

13.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.11

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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