Honda St 1300 A-6
MotorcycleFrom 290 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 7 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance not affected | 1 |
| brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 1 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 91.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all St 1300 A-6s tested had between 31,275 and 54,489 miles on the clock.
At 41,916 median miles, the St 1300 A-6 has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda St 1300 A-6 MOT pass rate?
The Honda St 1300 A-6 has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 290 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda St 1300 A-6?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda St 1300 A-6 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda St 1300 A-6 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda St 1300 A-6 is 41,916 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,275 and 54,489 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.