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R103 SVM

1997 Honda ST1100A

Gold Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114 mi
Last recorded114 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda ST1100A48,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 SVM
MakeHonda
ModelST1100A
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 114 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedo over reading.

Upper offside indicator obscured by ABS pod

Fail 7 Aug 2021 21 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed fowling on bodywork (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level hose clip loose and leaking fluid (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel needs bleeding (1.1.2 (a))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cant see offside front indicator

horn button insecure

horn hits front mudguard when forks compress

rear hugger bolts loose

Pass 3 May 2019 71,269 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 70,952 miles

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

oil covering front brake calliper

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,661 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2015 70,661 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,908 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

very rusty back brake disc

Fail 18 Oct 2014 69,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

very rusty back brake disc

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,849 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nearside rear foot rest damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,878 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 54,849 miles

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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R103 SVM is a 1997 Honda ST1100A in Gold with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R103 SVM, 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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R103 SVM is a 1997 Honda ST1100A, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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