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YS53 DVU

2003 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DVU
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 59,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,285 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 56,657 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 56,657 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

BATTERY WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,229 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,136 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 42,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,965 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,535 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 22,944 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 16,074 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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YS53 DVU is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YS53 DVU, 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 YS53 DVU registered?

YS53 DVU is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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