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P656 CTY

1997 Honda ST1100A

Green Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,309 mi
Last recorded72,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda ST1100A48,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 CTY
MakeHonda
ModelST1100A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,309 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 71,599 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 68,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,709 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 64,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,799 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,087 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,004 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,255 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

unable 2 check rear wheel bearing due 2 rear wheel binding.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,252 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

unable 2 check rear wheel bearing due 2 rear wheel binding.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,069 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre uneven tred

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,645 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 50,140 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 50,140 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,026 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,026 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P656 CTY is a 1997 Honda ST1100A in Green with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P656 CTY, 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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P656 CTY is a 1997 Honda ST1100A, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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