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R308 SWL

1997 Honda ST1100A

Green Other 1084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,645 mi
Last recorded51,645 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda ST1100A48,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelST1100A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 50,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 46,244 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST1100A?

Based on 2,984 MOT tests across 310 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
1,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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R308 SWL is a 1997 Honda ST1100A in Green with a 1,084cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda ST1100A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda ST1100A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R308 SWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1100A typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda ST1100A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R308 SWL?

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What year was R308 SWL registered?

R308 SWL is a 1997 Honda ST1100A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R308 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 SWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R308 SWL have outstanding finance?

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