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AO55 BBX

2005 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,767 mi
Last recorded48,767 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda ST130031,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BBX
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 47,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 45,904 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 45,857 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,861 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 42,859 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,040 miles

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

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

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

rear brake light switch could do with adjusting as have press had on foot brake for brake light to work

Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,034 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 36,031 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,450 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 33,450 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,738 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,551 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 21,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,178 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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AO55 BBX is a 2005 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 31,496 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 AO55 BBX, 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 21 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 BBX is a 2005 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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