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S987 JSA

1998 Honda ST1100A

Blue Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,976 mi
Last recorded49,976 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda ST1100A48,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 JSA
MakeHonda
ModelST1100A
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 49,976 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 49,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 49,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,528 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,065 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,674 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 60,674 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,955 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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S987 JSA is a 1998 Honda ST1100A in Blue with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda ST1100A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 48,402 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 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 S987 JSA, 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 28 years old, this Honda ST1100A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S987 JSA registered?

S987 JSA is a 1998 Honda ST1100A, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S987 JSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 JSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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