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P978 RAM

2009 Honda ST1300

Silver Petrol 1260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,524 mi
Last recorded40,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda ST130024,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 RAM
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,260cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 40,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 36,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 35,184 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2022 33,827 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 31,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 30,021 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,859 miles

advise rear tyre re seated on rim okay when tested

Fail 6 Jun 2017 28,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 27,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,614 miles

offside front outer brake pad getting low

rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,668 miles

advise slight bind front brake

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,815 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 17,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,890 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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P978 RAM is a 2009 Honda ST1300 in Silver with a 1,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 24,324 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 P978 RAM, 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 17 years old, this Honda ST1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P978 RAM registered?

P978 RAM is a 2009 Honda ST1300, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is P978 RAM safe to buy?

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