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MK03 OVB

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,804 mi
Last recorded73,804 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 OVB
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,804 miles

CENTRAL INNER EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking F/N/ side caliper hose union circlip insecure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

CENTRAL INNER EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,469 miles

Central Inner exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 56,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,685 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 45,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 45,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,283 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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MK03 OVB is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK03 OVB, 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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MK03 OVB is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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