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KO53 EHD

2003 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,945 mi
Last recorded36,945 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EHD
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,945 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 36,945 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front flexi hose insecure/bolt missing

Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,108 miles

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

small oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2022 31,220 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has some corrosion but not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2021 29,544 miles

Front brake linkage has some light corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear brakeline linkage has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 27 Jun 2020 26,775 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 26,637 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,344 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 22,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 18,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,370 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 18,370 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 15,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,473 miles

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

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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KO53 EHD is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,342 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 KO53 EHD, 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 23 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KO53 EHD registered?

KO53 EHD is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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