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MA53 PLV

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,620 mi
Last recorded58,620 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 PLV
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 58,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 53,074 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 53,070 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,408 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,498 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,634 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 28,634 miles

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

Main beam on L/H side inop

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,606 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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MA53 PLV is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA53 PLV, 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 MA53 PLV registered?

MA53 PLV is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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