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RL02 VSV

2002 Honda ST1300

Green Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda ST130034,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 VSV
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 51,537 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 51,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,281 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 47,281 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,872 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,204 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 34,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,560 miles

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

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

rear tyre badly mishaped

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,198 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,503 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 19,335 miles

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

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

abs warning lamp on

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,714 miles

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

Rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,655 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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RL02 VSV is a 2002 Honda ST1300 in Green with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSV, 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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What year was RL02 VSV registered?

RL02 VSV is a 2002 Honda ST1300, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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