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L1 BWH

2004 Honda ST1300

Green Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,160 mi
Last recorded52,160 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda ST130031,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BWH
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 14,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 13,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 12,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 11,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,963 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,821 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated centre to rear exhausts (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

centre to rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 48,821 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated centre to rear exhausts (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,678 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,678 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,892 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,887 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 11,246 miles

damage to offside brake handle

damage to offside front indicator

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,682 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 31,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,900 miles

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

nearside dipped beam not working[twin h/lt system]

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 11,188 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,149 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,149 miles

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Honda ST1300 reliability report

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L1 BWH is a 2004 Honda ST1300 in Green with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,835 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 L1 BWH, 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 22 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L1 BWH is a 2004 Honda ST1300, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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