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FL05 VVJ

2005 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,114 mi
Last recorded54,114 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda ST130031,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VVJ
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 54,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,191 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 53,191 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 52,441 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 52,441 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake component insecure Brake pad retaining pin was insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,519 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 50,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 45,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,298 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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FL05 VVJ is a 2005 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,496 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 FL05 VVJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL05 VVJ registered?

FL05 VVJ is a 2005 Honda ST1300, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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