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LG53 UPT

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,690 mi
Last recorded66,690 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UPT
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 66,670 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 66,670 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 66,167 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 66,167 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2020 66,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,029 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 64,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,877 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 62,877 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 61,860 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,417 miles

small bind front brake

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,366 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,226 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,226 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,192 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 45,084 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,358 miles

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

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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LG53 UPT is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,342 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 LG53 UPT, 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 23 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG53 UPT registered?

LG53 UPT is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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