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N963 YMS

1996 Honda ST1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,283 mi
Last recorded41,283 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda ST110049,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN963 YMS
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 41,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 41,277 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 38,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 35,785 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 34,535 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 34,535 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,285 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 32,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,031 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 31,031 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,599 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,597 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,011 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 23,006 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2008 20,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 15,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,595 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST1100?

Based on 76,349 MOT tests across 6,068 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
1,276
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,226
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,095
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 868
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 558
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 499
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N963 YMS is a 1996 Honda ST1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 49,128 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 ST1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N963 YMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda ST1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N963 YMS registered?

N963 YMS is a 1996 Honda ST1100, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N963 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N963 YMS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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