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OU05 XRW

2005 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda ST130031,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XRW
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 96,103 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn low on limit

rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Feb 2024 95,190 miles

Nearside Front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2023 92,525 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 92,484 miles

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

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

fuel cap bolts loose

Pass 8 Jan 2022 88,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 86,591 miles

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

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

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

Poor Temporary Repair on Front Tyre. Replace Tyre ASAP.

Fail 14 Nov 2020 86,434 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,713 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,505 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,475 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,825 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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OU05 XRW is a 2005 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,496 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 OU05 XRW, 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 21 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 XRW registered?

OU05 XRW is a 2005 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is OU05 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 XRW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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