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LA08 NWS

2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6

Black Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,122 mi
Last recorded59,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-629,189 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 NWS
MakeHonda
ModelST 1300 A-6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 59,122 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 59,122 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,541 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,052 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 4,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 3,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 2,476 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST 1300 A-6?

Based on 4,948 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,725
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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LA08 NWS is a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6 in Black with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 29,189 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 ST 1300 A-6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA08 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST 1300 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda ST 1300 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 NWS registered?

LA08 NWS is a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is LA08 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 NWS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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