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W487 VLN

2000 Honda ST1100

Maroon Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,971 mi
Last recorded55,971 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda ST110039,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 VLN
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 55,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 55,445 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 55,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,974 miles

Rear exhaust has some light corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear swingarm has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,839 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 51,821 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,031 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,730 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,727 miles

Offside Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 41,306 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,306 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda ST1100?

Based on 76,349 MOT tests across 6,068 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
1,276
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,226
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,095
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 868
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 558
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 499
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W487 VLN is a 2000 Honda ST1100 in Maroon with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,447 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 ST1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W487 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Honda ST1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W487 VLN registered?

W487 VLN is a 2000 Honda ST1100, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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