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LF53 CTO

2004 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,508 mi
Last recorded62,508 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda ST130031,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CTO
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,260cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,508 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 58,707 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,135 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 57,135 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,417 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 54,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,674 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 36,114 miles

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

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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LF53 CTO is a 2004 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LF53 CTO, 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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What year was LF53 CTO registered?

LF53 CTO is a 2004 Honda ST1300, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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The MOT history for LF53 CTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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