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MK59 SBU

2009 Honda ST 1300 A-9

Black Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,808 mi
Last recorded40,808 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda ST 1300 A-924,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 SBU
MakeHonda
ModelST 1300 A-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 39,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,806 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 38,792 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 37,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 35,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 30,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,878 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 26,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,730 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 17,206 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 16,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,093 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST 1300 A-9?

Based on 3,893 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
1,790
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
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MK59 SBU is a 2009 Honda ST 1300 A-9 in Black with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda ST 1300 A-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 24,930 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 ST 1300 A-9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK59 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST 1300 A-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda ST 1300 A-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK59 SBU registered?

MK59 SBU is a 2009 Honda ST 1300 A-9, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is MK59 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 SBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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