Honda St1300
MotorcycleFrom 2,647 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer St1300s fare better: 2008 models pass at 94.6% vs 87.4% for 2004.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 48 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 48 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 35 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 32 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 27 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.9% of failures are serious: 35.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 94.6% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released |
| 2007 | 91% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2006 | 88.2% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2005 | 86.6% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
3 earlier years
| 2004 | 87.4% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2003 | 87.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2002 | 86.6% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all St1300s tested had between 38,843 and 69,848 miles on the clock.
At 54,070 median miles, the St1300 has 0.022 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 St1300 MOT pass rate?
The Honda St1300 has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 2,647 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda St1300?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda St1300 is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 48 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda St1300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda St1300 is 54,070 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,843 and 69,848 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.