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P296 ETV

1997 Honda ST1100

White Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,447 mi
Last recorded129,447 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda ST110044,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 ETV
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 129,447 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,963 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 128,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,931 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,919 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2019 128,437 miles

Nearside Front small cracks appearing in brake disc

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight damage to rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2019 128,437 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component fouling swingarm (5.2.3 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front small cracks appearing in brake disc

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,049 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,420 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated at collector box to rear silencer joints (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 123,780 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,677 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated at collector box (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 119,347 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 115,314 miles

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

both front and single rear brake caliper sliding pivots slightly worn

both rear silencers loose fit in engine pipes

nearside rear tail light does not illuminate.(1 of 2)

Pass 2 May 2012 108,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 82,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 79,179 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 79,179 miles

Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P296 ETV is a 1997 Honda ST1100 in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,921 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 P296 ETV, 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 29 years old, this Honda ST1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P296 ETV is a 1997 Honda ST1100, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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