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MX53 SVU

2003 Honda ST1300

White Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SVU
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,701 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 95,700 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 93,195 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 90,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at O/S silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 90,244 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not operating on front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at O/S silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 88,189 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,357 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 81,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,738 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,174 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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MX53 SVU is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in White with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MX53 SVU, 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 MX53 SVU registered?

MX53 SVU is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is MX53 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 SVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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