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MJ03 VEL

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,837 mi
Last recorded87,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 VEL
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,837 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Fork legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,056 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Front fork legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,606 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 76,598 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,150 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 76,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 74,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,777 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 73,825 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 63,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,462 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 46,461 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 46,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,228 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 27,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,623 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 19,623 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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MJ03 VEL is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ03 VEL, 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 MJ03 VEL registered?

MJ03 VEL is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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