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R252 VFJ

1998 Honda ST1100

Blue Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,114 mi
Last recorded53,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda ST110045,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 VFJ
MakeHonda
ModelST1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,114 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,107 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,690 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 May 2013 50,689 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,677 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch assy slightly loose

rear silencers slightly loose

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,652 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch assy slightly loose

front brakes binding slightly not enough to show on brake tester

rear silencers slightly loose

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,928 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,898 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 48,872 miles

Centre Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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 2 Aug 2008 39,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 23,718 miles

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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R252 VFJ is a 1998 Honda ST1100 in Blue with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R252 VFJ, 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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R252 VFJ is a 1998 Honda ST1100, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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