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SF53 OCM

2003 Honda ST1300

White Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,955 mi
Last recorded53,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 OCM
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 53,955 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 53,152 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,716 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,416 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 45,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing both rear clamps (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,769 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 44,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,012 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,589 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,110 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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SF53 OCM is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in White with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,342 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 SF53 OCM, 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 23 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF53 OCM registered?

SF53 OCM is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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