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R109 BMV

1997 Honda ST1100A

Green Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,874 mi
Last recorded54,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda ST1100A48,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 BMV
MakeHonda
ModelST1100A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,244 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 51,966 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,041 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,670 miles

Slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 22 May 2017 39,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 38,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 31,915 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 31,915 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,331 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 26,251 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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R109 BMV is a 1997 Honda ST1100A in Green with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R109 BMV, 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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What year was R109 BMV registered?

R109 BMV is a 1997 Honda ST1100A, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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