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P497 POT

1997 Honda ST1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,503 mi
Last recorded64,503 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda ST110044,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 POT
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,503 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 64,503 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 57,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,475 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 64,462 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,928 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 51,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 50,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 49,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 47,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 46,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 44,625 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,398 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,340 miles

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

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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P497 POT is a 1997 Honda ST1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P497 POT, 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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What year was P497 POT registered?

P497 POT is a 1997 Honda ST1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P497 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 POT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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