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128,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Swinging Arm Rusty and has been painted over. Unable to clearly check this. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging Arm slightly Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling another component Rear Tyre rubbing on Swinging Arm / Shaft Arm. (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrossion on Swinging Arm, Tyre Rubbing on it. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester. Rear shock absorber spring corroded.
Brake lever has restricted free movement foot pedal seized (1.1.15 (e))
Exhaust system insecure right hand pipe and silencer clamp detached and exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock fouling on fairing full left hand lock (2.1.4 (c))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock insecure wiring fouling steering (2.1.4 (c))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded of motorcycle and also near rear shock (6.1.1a)
Front tyre worn unevenly
Presented for test with headlight glass masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside R & L (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Front tyre worn unevenly
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 Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Bike presented for test with headlights temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)
Headlamp fitted with temporary mask to flatten headlamp beam image.
Headlamp fitted with temporary mask to flatten headlamp beam image.
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear brake caliper - dust seal exposed - Attention advised !
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear brake caliper - dust seal exposed - Attention advised !
Offside Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Honda ST1100?
Based on 76,349 MOT tests across 6,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P553 XGC is a 1997 Honda ST1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 P553 XGC, 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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P553 XGC is a 1997 Honda ST1100, first registered on 19 June 1997.
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