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P553 XGC

1997 Honda ST1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,366 mi
Last recorded128,366 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda ST110044,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 XGC
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 128,366 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 127,911 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 126,299 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging Arm slightly Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 126,293 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 124,373 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,710 miles

Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester. Rear shock absorber spring corroded.

Fail 6 May 2021 122,709 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 120,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,158 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,650 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly

Presented for test with headlight glass masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester

Fail 16 Mar 2017 110,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,452 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,452 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,642 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 101,634 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,362 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp fitted with temporary mask to flatten headlamp beam image.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,362 miles

Headlamp fitted with temporary mask to flatten headlamp beam image.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 98,586 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,906 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,893 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,106 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 85,595 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,595 miles

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 !

Pass 22 Apr 2005 83,651 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 83,649 miles

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.

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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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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