HONDA CB 1300 SA-9
Pass rate over time
The CB 1300 SA-9's first-time pass rate has risen 1.1 points since 2013, 95.7% to 96.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CB 1300 SA-9 passes first time 95.8% of the time; by 30k that's 95.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CB 1300 SA-9
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
8 | 36.4 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 18.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 13.6 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 4.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CB 1300 SA-9 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB 1300 SA-9.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (93.8% pass). Weakest: 2009 (92.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.