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OV08 YEX

2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6

White Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,099 mi
Last recorded34,099 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-629,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YEX
MakeHonda
ModelST 1300 A-6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 34,099 miles

Nearside handlebar grip lightly loose

Fail 16 Oct 2025 34,094 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handlebar grip lightly loose

Pass 12 Oct 2024 33,946 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 33,386 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished at base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

left heated grip slightly loose, not insecure, recommend gluing in place

Pass 9 Oct 2021 33,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,146 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 31,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 24,832 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,171 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 19,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,898 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,023 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST 1300 A-6?

Based on 4,948 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,725
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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OV08 YEX is a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6 in White with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 29,189 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 ST 1300 A-6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST 1300 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda ST 1300 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV08 YEX registered?

OV08 YEX is a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is OV08 YEX safe to buy?

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