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JA61 MAX

2012 Honda ST 1300 A-9

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,461 mi
Last recorded49,461 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda ST 1300 A-927,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA61 MAX
MakeHonda
ModelST 1300 A-9
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 45,609 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,278 miles

x2 centre exhaust clamps missing

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,051 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 40,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 26,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 14,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 7,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 5,003 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST 1300 A-9?

Based on 3,893 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
1,790
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
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JA61 MAX is a 2012 Honda ST 1300 A-9 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda ST 1300 A-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 27,236 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 ST 1300 A-9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JA61 MAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST 1300 A-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Honda ST 1300 A-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JA61 MAX registered?

JA61 MAX is a 2012 Honda ST 1300 A-9, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is JA61 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA61 MAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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