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SM05 HSJ

2005 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,479 mi
Last recorded41,479 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda ST130031,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HSJ
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 41,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 35,464 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 28,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 17,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 16,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 13,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 8,736 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 8,736 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,596 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,459 miles

front forks corroded/pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,213 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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SM05 HSJ is a 2005 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,496 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 SM05 HSJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM05 HSJ registered?

SM05 HSJ is a 2005 Honda ST1300, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SM05 HSJ safe to buy?

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