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CN53 NHE

2003 Honda ST1300

Black Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,544 mi
Last recorded42,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NHE
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 42,544 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 42,544 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 42,533 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 42,133 miles

Engine has a small oil leak.

Fail 26 Apr 2022 42,124 miles

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

Engine has a small oil leak.

Rear Tyre slightly misshaped.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,527 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 41,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,012 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,011 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 39,011 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 26,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,230 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,821 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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CN53 NHE is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Black with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN53 NHE, 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 CN53 NHE registered?

CN53 NHE is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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