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P542 FVO

1997 Honda ST1100

Black Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

2,572 mi
Last recorded2,572 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda ST110044,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 FVO
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 2,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 1,492 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,923 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,083 miles

Nearside mirror damage

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 59,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,913 miles

throttle stiff

Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,074 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 49,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,514 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,325 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 41,325 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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P542 FVO is a 1997 Honda ST1100 in Black with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P542 FVO, 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 P542 FVO registered?

P542 FVO is a 1997 Honda ST1100, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P542 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 FVO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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