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KU03 YKA

2003 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,434 mi
Last recorded27,434 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YKA
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 27,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 26,878 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 26,845 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 26,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 26,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 25,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 23,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 22,926 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,405 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 22,405 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 21,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,086 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 20,791 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 20,335 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 17,226 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,007 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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KU03 YKA is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU03 YKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU03 YKA registered?

KU03 YKA is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KU03 YKA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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