Honda ST 1300 A 6 (2006)
2006 Honda ST 1300 A 6
CarHunch analysed 168 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda ST 1300 A 6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Honda ST 1300 A-6 barely edges out the UK average with an 81.1% first-time pass rate, and while a dangerous defect rate of 14.9% isn't alarming, it's worth noting on a bike you'll rely on for safety-critical systems. Petrol models pass at 79.4%, which is slightly below overall, suggesting potential consistency issues across the sample.
At an average mileage of 32,762 miles for an 18-year-old bike, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they still average 1.04 failures and 4.0 advisories per test—pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. When buying one, prioritise a recent MOT history showing consistent passes and have an independent inspection focus on braking and suspension components, the usual culprits on older sports tourers.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda ST 1300 A 6
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (91%) | 153 | 79.4% | 1.12 |
| Other (9%) | 15 | 98.5% | 0.13 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda ST 1300 A 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Honda ST 1300 A 6 vehicles fall between 18,363 and 44,985 miles.
2006 Honda ST 1300 A 6 — Still on the Road
84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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