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DK53 UPE

2003 Honda ST1300

White Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UPE
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 51,310 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 50,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 50,724 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,934 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 48,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 46,794 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 46,794 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,361 miles

Rear brake performance slightly low

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,574 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,763 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

oil leak from l/h cam cover

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,680 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST1300?

Based on 58,896 MOT tests across 4,174 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,690
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
4,174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 515
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 409
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 247
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DK53 UPE is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in White with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda ST1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 687 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 UPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 UPE registered?

DK53 UPE is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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