Honda St1300 (2007)
2007 Honda St1300
CarHunch analysed 184 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda St1300. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Honda ST1300 passes its MOT first time at 91.1%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a strong sign of build quality and owner care. However, 28.3% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth investigating on any used example before purchase.
These machines are running at just 27,751 miles median—genuinely low for a 17-year-old bike—suggesting they've been cherished rather than thrashed. With an average of 1.24 failures and 5.2 advisories per test, typical issues are minor and manageable; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the bike's service history and any previous dangerous defect records, rather than assuming age alone is a concern.
What to check before buying a 2007 Honda St1300
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.
- ⚠️ 28.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Honda St1300 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 2007 Honda St1300 vehicles fall between 18,674 and 42,057 miles.
2007 Honda St1300 — Still on the Road
90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Honda St1300
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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25.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.9%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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