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MK08 EKC

2008 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda ST130026,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EKC
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,260cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,113 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 39,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 33,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,114 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 30,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,837 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 28,837 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,469 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 27,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2016 24,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 23,916 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 23,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 21,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 18,554 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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MK08 EKC is a 2008 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 26,076 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 MK08 EKC, 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 18 years old, this Honda ST1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK08 EKC registered?

MK08 EKC is a 2008 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 EKC safe to buy?

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