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J40 AYS

1996 Honda ST1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,654 mi
Last recorded66,654 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda ST110049,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AYS
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 66,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,534 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 66,534 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 65,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 65,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,804 miles

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,990 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,571 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,637 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,811 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,009 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 60,952 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,326 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,311 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,435 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 49,414 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,181 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST1100?

Based on 76,349 MOT tests across 6,068 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
1,276
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,226
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,095
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 868
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 558
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 499
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J40 AYS is a 1996 Honda ST1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 49,128 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 ST1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 AYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda ST1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J40 AYS is a 1996 Honda ST1100, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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