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RL02 VSM

2002 Honda ST1300

White Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,778 mi
Last recorded113,778 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda ST130034,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 VSM
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 113,778 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,738 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 113,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,428 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 12 May 2022 112,784 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 111,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,697 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

riders seat held on by non standard fixing but secure

slight oil leak

throttle cables rubbing tank from lock to lock

Fail 5 Mar 2019 111,697 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking throttle (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

slight oil leak

throttle cables rubbing tank from lock to lock

Pass 20 May 2017 110,366 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 107,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,866 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,109 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 79,163 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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RL02 VSM is a 2002 Honda ST1300 in White with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 34,825 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 RL02 VSM, 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 24 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL02 VSM is a 2002 Honda ST1300, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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