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L553 RHJ

1998 Honda ST1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda ST110045,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 RHJ
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,366 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,352 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 138,082 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 136,767 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,295 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 133,241 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,735 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 118,110 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 118,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 113,029 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))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,895 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 108,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 105,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 102,781 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 102,764 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda ST1100?

Based on 76,349 MOT tests across 6,068 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
1,276
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,226
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,095
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 868
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 558
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 499
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L553 RHJ is a 1998 Honda ST1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda ST1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 45,934 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 ST1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L553 RHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda ST1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L553 RHJ is a 1998 Honda ST1100, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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