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YD08 SWK

2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-629,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 SWK
MakeHonda
ModelST 1300 A-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 65,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 63,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 61,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,403 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,561 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,652 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,362 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 49,362 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

slight pitting on front forks

Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,833 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,496 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded and split

oil filter slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,432 miles

front mudguard rear bolts missing both sides

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,078 miles

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

near side front bolt missing out bof mudguard

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Honda ST 1300 A-6?

Based on 4,948 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,725
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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YD08 SWK is a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 29,189 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 ST 1300 A-6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD08 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST 1300 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda ST 1300 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD08 SWK registered?

YD08 SWK is a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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