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N981 GVT

1996 Honda ST1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,111 mi
Last recorded154,111 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda ST110049,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 GVT
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 154,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 153,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 152,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 151,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 149,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 147,692 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 147,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 146,262 miles

Front Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement stantion sliders (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 145,571 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 4 May 2016 143,582 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 143,582 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 142,149 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 141,023 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 141,023 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,415 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 133,415 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 125,838 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 113,476 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Oct 2010 112,215 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 91,272 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 91,272 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,403 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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N981 GVT 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 N981 GVT, 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.

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What year was N981 GVT registered?

N981 GVT is a 1996 Honda ST1100, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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