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RF04 EFC

2004 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,834 mi
Last recorded63,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda ST130031,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,630 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,224 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 58,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 50,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 48,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 47,654 miles

Central Exhaust has part of the system missing clamp missing (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,389 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,297 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,018 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,815 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,363 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,324 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,214 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST1300?

Based on 58,896 MOT tests across 4,174 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,690
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
4,174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 515
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 409
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 247
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RF04 EFC is a 2004 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,835 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 ST1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 687 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF04 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF04 EFC is a 2004 Honda ST1300, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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