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GU52 OVJ

2002 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,566 mi
Last recorded72,566 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda ST130034,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 OVJ
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,566 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 72,566 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 67,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 62,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,208 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,174 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,174 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,129 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,114 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,687 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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GU52 OVJ is a 2002 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 34,825 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 GU52 OVJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU52 OVJ is a 2002 Honda ST1300, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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