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YD03 KVU

2003 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,768 mi
Last recorded73,768 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 KVU
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 73,768 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED BULBS FITTED AND DO NOT PROJECT AND PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LED BULBS PRODUCE 10% OF LIGHT (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective MELTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 73,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Fork stanchion corroded

Offside Fork stanchion corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,050 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,785 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 71,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 62,144 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,148 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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 Mar 2013 34,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,353 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,353 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,347 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 27,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,363 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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YD03 KVU is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD03 KVU, 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.

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What year was YD03 KVU registered?

YD03 KVU is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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