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2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cb 1300 Sa-5 models manufactured in 2007, based on 1,057 real MOT test results.

90.8%
Pass Rate
9.2%
Fail Rate
1,057
Total Tests
18,180
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 MOT Analysis

The 2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 has an MOT pass rate of 90.8% based on 1,057 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,180 miles on the odometer. With a 9.2% failure rate, the 2007 Cb 1300 Sa-5 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 0.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.1%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 0.1%.

Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall Cb 1300 Sa-5 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres 0.4%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.1%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Tyres0.4%4
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.1%1
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.1%1
4Motorcycle Suspension0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,180 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle tyres0.21% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors0.05% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.05% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.05% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres0.210.4%4
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.050.1%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.050.1%1
Motorcycle suspension0.050.1%1

Mileage Statistics

18,180
Mean
10,330
Median
3,964
25th Percentile
16,583
75th Percentile
5.06% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 has an MOT pass rate of 90.8% based on 1,057 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,180 miles on the odometer. With a 9.2% failure rate, the 2007 Cb 1300 Sa-5 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 18,180 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres — 0.4% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.1% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.1% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 2007 Honda Cb 1300 Sa-5 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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