Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Honda St1300?

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 2007 Honda St1300?

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 2007 Honda St1300?

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.

How many 2007 Honda St1300 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Honda St1300 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles, the 2007 Honda St1300 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Honda St1300?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Honda St1300 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (71.2% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (60.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (60.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Honda St1300?

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 St1300 (2007)

184 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2007 Honda St1300

CarHunch analysed 184 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda St1300. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2007 Honda St1300 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles 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

91.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

28.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.24

Over 13.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 19k–42k

For context

These stats describe 184 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 184 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 71.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 60.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 12.9%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Honda St1300

Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.3% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Honda St1300 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.

27,751

typical

18,674

low mileage

42,057

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda St1300 vehicles fall between 18,674 and 42,057 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,674 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.

✓ 18,674–42,057 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Honda St1300s sit.

⚠ Over 56,776 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Honda St1300 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2007 Honda St1300s are still active.

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.
* 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

13.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.24

Avg failures per vehicle

5.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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