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ST53 JTV

2004 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,971 mi
Last recorded33,971 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda ST130031,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 JTV
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,971 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 33,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 31,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 28,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 25,729 miles

Front Lower engine compartment fully faired top and bottom

Pass 2 May 2015 24,438 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 22,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,709 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 21,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,368 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 20,357 miles

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

Advise rear brake pads low.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,693 miles

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

Front brake lever travel

Fail 26 Apr 2008 13,693 miles

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

Front brake lever travel

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,407 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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ST53 JTV is a 2004 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,835 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 ST53 JTV, 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 22 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST53 JTV registered?

ST53 JTV is a 2004 Honda ST1300, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is ST53 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 JTV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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