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Y494 NJN

2001 Honda ST1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,005 mi
Last recorded86,005 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda ST110035,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 NJN
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,820 miles

Front both front fork seals slightly weeping fluid not excessive at time of test

Nearside Front handlebar grip slightly loose but not insecure

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

throttle slightly sticky but not excessive

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,264 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,800 miles

Nearside 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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rust on swinging arm

Pass 9 May 2017 81,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,875 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,750 miles

wiring fouling forks / headstock

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,578 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,578 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,451 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 61,442 miles

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,940 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 5,954 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 53,376 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,404 miles

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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Y494 NJN is a 2001 Honda ST1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 35,500 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 Y494 NJN, 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 25 years old, this Honda ST1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y494 NJN is a 2001 Honda ST1100, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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