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P38 GAW

1997 Honda ST1100A

Black Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda ST1100A48,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 GAW
MakeHonda
ModelST1100A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 82,025 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 82,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,061 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 81,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,741 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 80,722 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,685 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 26 May 2021 80,642 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 80,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 79,519 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,509 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer to exhaust gasket worn (but still gas tight). (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,509 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer to exhaust gasket worn (but still gas tight). (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 64,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,206 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,658 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 57,639 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 54,603 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,976 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 50,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,577 miles

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

corrosion on rear swinging arm

Pass 23 May 2007 32,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,633 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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P38 GAW is a 1997 Honda ST1100A in Black with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P38 GAW, 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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What year was P38 GAW registered?

P38 GAW is a 1997 Honda ST1100A, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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