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VU52 UFW

2002 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,245 mi
Last recorded76,245 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda ST130034,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 UFW
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 76,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 76,245 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,287 miles

Brake binding but not excessively F.r brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake component slightly loose Rear brake pipe bracket on swing arm (1.1.21 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 60,287 miles

Brake excessively binding Rear brake binding (Rear brake pedal seizing) (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake binding but not excessively F.r brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake component slightly loose Rear brake pipe bracket on swing arm (1.1.21 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,875 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,872 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,442 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,442 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,839 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,265 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,027 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,769 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 42,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,098 miles

Centre exhaust joint clamp in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 17,784 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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VU52 UFW is a 2002 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 34,825 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 VU52 UFW, 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 24 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU52 UFW registered?

VU52 UFW is a 2002 Honda ST1300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 UFW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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