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P338 VGO

1997 Honda ST1100A

Black Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,961 mi
Last recorded66,961 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda ST1100A48,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 VGO
MakeHonda
ModelST1100A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,567 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 66,561 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))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 66,256 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,330 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 65,325 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))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,473 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,468 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,886 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,734 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 41,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,997 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,982 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Bike frame and suspension components covered in heavy surface corrosion and may require attention soon

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

very slight binding from rear brake, may require attention soon.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,248 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,203 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,605 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,045 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST1100A?

Based on 2,984 MOT tests across 310 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
1,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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P338 VGO is a 1997 Honda ST1100A in Black with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda ST1100A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,426 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 ST1100A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P338 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1100A typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda ST1100A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P338 VGO is a 1997 Honda ST1100A, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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