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GL05 BCY

2005 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,461 mi
Last recorded21,461 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda ST130031,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BCY
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 21,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 21,343 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 21,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 21,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 20,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,973 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 19,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,896 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 19,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,493 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 19,493 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 May 2013 19,368 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 19,158 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,526 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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GL05 BCY is a 2005 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL05 BCY, 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 GL05 BCY registered?

GL05 BCY is a 2005 Honda ST1300, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is GL05 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 BCY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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