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L989 KBV

1994 Honda ST1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,423 mi
Last recorded116,423 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda ST110053,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 KBV
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 116,423 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,833 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 113,830 miles

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

Nearside head lamp not working on dip beam

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,640 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened master cylinder push rod (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,495 miles

Front tyre cracking

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

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,933 miles

Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 7 May 2019 102,557 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded slightly pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,133 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stansions pitted (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of frame (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 100,098 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stansions pitted (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,246 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork scratched (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,117 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 80,227 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 80,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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 13 Apr 2010 78,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,188 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,178 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,468 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 70,802 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,802 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 26 May 2006 70,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

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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L989 KBV is a 1994 Honda ST1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L989 KBV, 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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L989 KBV is a 1994 Honda ST1100, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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