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OV05 WVB

2005 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,778 mi
Last recorded63,778 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda ST130031,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WVB
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 63,778 miles

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

occasional erratic revving but not associated with steering

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,578 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 62,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,675 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 61,675 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,827 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,686 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013
Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 15,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 9,735 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 9,735 miles

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

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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OV05 WVB is a 2005 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV05 WVB, 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.

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What year was OV05 WVB registered?

OV05 WVB is a 2005 Honda ST1300, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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