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J938 VJW

1992 Honda ST1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda ST110058,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,578 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 81,578 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working Brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,449 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 81,436 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 79,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 77,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 75,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 74,387 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 72,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,657 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,645 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,079 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 65,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 65,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 62,479 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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J938 VJW is a 1992 Honda ST1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1992 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 58,666 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 J938 VJW, 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 34 years old, this Honda ST1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J938 VJW registered?

J938 VJW is a 1992 Honda ST1100, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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