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VT04 NTL

2004 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda ST130031,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 NTL
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 63,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 63,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,982 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,572 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 54,572 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,265 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 52,265 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 46,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 46,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,474 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 1,263 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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VT04 NTL is a 2004 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VT04 NTL, 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 VT04 NTL registered?

VT04 NTL is a 2004 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is VT04 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT04 NTL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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