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WK53 VYC

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,560 mi
Last recorded46,560 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VYC
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,560 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 45,691 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,974 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 40,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 38,343 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,090 miles

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

exhaust clamp missing

front tyre wearing uneavenly

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,443 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 31 Aug 2011 29,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,949 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,298 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 18,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,842 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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WK53 VYC is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,342 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 WK53 VYC, 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 23 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK53 VYC registered?

WK53 VYC is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is WK53 VYC safe to buy?

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