Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles, the 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.2%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda ST 1300 A 6 (2008)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.2% first-time pass rate

2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2008 Honda ST 1300 A-6 is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 69.2% against the national benchmark of 80%—a meaningful gap that reflects real maintenance demands. Nearly one in five of these bikes (18.2%) has recorded a dangerous defect, which is a legitimate safety concern for potential buyers.

These are relatively low-mileage machines at an average of 32,465 miles, yet they're still accumulating nearly four advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear is the primary culprit rather than hard riding. Before purchasing, have any prospect inspected by a specialist familiar with this model's common failure points—suspension, electrics, and brake components feature heavily in the advisory data—and budget for proactive maintenance rather than hoping to ride it cheaply.

We have limited data for the 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

18.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.77

Over 9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 19k–40k

For context

These stats describe 132 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (92%)	122	66.7%	0.82

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,848

typical

19,366

low mileage

40,361

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6 vehicles fall between 19,366 and 40,361 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,366 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 19,366–40,361 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6s sit.

⚠ Over 54,487 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2008 Honda ST 1300 A 6s are still active.

52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.77

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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