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SG53 ZWL

2003 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,054 mi
Last recorded39,054 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZWL
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,054 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 39,010 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,414 miles

Central exhaust clamp snapped and missing but exhaust not blowing

Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,041 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 38,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

flat battery had to bump start

Pass 28 May 2022 36,489 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 36,489 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,201 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,601 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 23,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,742 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,114 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,770 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 890 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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SG53 ZWL is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SG53 ZWL, 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 SG53 ZWL registered?

SG53 ZWL is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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