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RF04 EFS

2004 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,291 mi
Last recorded34,291 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda ST130031,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 34,291 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 34,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 32,485 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 29,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,707 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

very slight coolant leak

Pass 26 May 2021 27,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,982 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 24,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 21,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 18,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,642 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,240 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 10,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

rear brake binding slighty

Fail 13 Nov 2010 10,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

rear brake binding slighty

Fail 20 Nov 2009 8,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 8,575 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 6,115 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 6,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 3,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 3,200 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 EFS is a 2004 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EFS, 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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What year was RF04 EFS registered?

RF04 EFS is a 2004 Honda ST1300, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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