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MJ55 GRU

2005 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,998 mi
Last recorded36,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda ST130031,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GRU
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 36,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,620 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,880 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 32,848 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,217 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 11,956 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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MJ55 GRU is a 2005 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ55 GRU, 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 21 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ55 GRU registered?

MJ55 GRU is a 2005 Honda ST1300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is MJ55 GRU safe to buy?

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