Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 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 (2007)

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

2007 Honda Cb1300

CarHunch analysed 164 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Cb1300. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 12.4% above UK average

92.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

15,935

typical mileage

11,201–23,113 middle half

12.8%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

avg MOT failures per car

over 12.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Honda Cb1300

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Honda Cb1300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,201

low mileage

15,935

typical

23,113

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda Cb1300 vehicles fall between 11,201 and 23,113 miles.

2007 Honda Cb1300 — Still on the Road

89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% 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.

MOT History Averages

12.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Honda Cb1300

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

31.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
31.4%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
28.1%

Exhaust noisy
23.7%

Exhaust noisy
22.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
16.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
15.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
14.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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