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L589 PWC

1994 Honda ST1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,751 mi
Last recorded73,751 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda ST110053,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 PWC
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 73,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,038 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 68,038 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 64,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,766 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm support corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 62,766 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front x1 headlamp dip beam inop

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm support corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,507 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,507 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,006 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,032 miles

swinging arm corroded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 30 Sep 2016 53,032 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

swinging arm corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,919 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,919 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,215 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 35,215 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,472 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake effort indicats that 1 or 2 pistons not working correctly

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,836 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle sticking.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 32,691 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 32,689 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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L589 PWC is a 1994 Honda ST1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1994 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 53,041 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 L589 PWC, 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 32 years old, this Honda ST1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L589 PWC is a 1994 Honda ST1100, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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