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LU51 VER

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 VER
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,260cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,656 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 93,574 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,306 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 89,286 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 89,165 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 81,670 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 81,606 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 74,689 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,709 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm LH side (4.1.3(ii))

no LH head light bulb fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,634 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,174 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,851 miles

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

muffler clamp missing

Pass 13 Jan 2009
Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,569 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,905 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,849 miles

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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LU51 VER is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LU51 VER, 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 LU51 VER registered?

LU51 VER is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is LU51 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU51 VER shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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